Look up on a clear night in Bannau Brycheiniog, the national park formerly known as the Brecon Beacons, and you’re under an International Dark Sky Reserve, a status it gained in February 2013. Over half of the park lies in the south of Powys.
For Powys we have a local dog trainers directory and a swimming guide for Brecknockshire (Breconshire), which covers only that part of the county, not the whole of Powys. Vets, sitters, groomers and rescue go to UK-wide guides below.
What’s covered in Powys
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Powys.
- Dog swimming spots: Best dog swimming spots in Brecknockshire (Breconshire), which covers the Brecon part of Powys only.
- Vets: We don’t have a Welsh vets guide yet. The UK vets guide is titled for England, but its advice on choosing a practice applies anywhere.
- Dog sitters: No Powys sitters page yet, so try dog sitters across the UK.
- Dog groomers: The UK groomers guide is the closest match.
- Adoption and rescue: See the UK-wide adoption and rescue guide.
- Pet transport: Find pet transport near you.
Stargazing with a dog
Pen y Fan, at 886 metres, is the highest peak in South Wales, but you don’t need to climb it to enjoy dark skies. If you head out after dusk, keep your dog close, stay on paths you know and take a torch. A light-up collar makes it easier to see where your dog is, and a dog that’s used to the dark will settle best. Check the national park’s guidance for current advice, as we haven’t listed night-walk routes here.
Seeing your dog in the dark
On a dark-sky walk you’ll want to keep track of your dog. Our light-up LED dog collar is USB rechargeable, so you can top it up between outings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there dog trainers in Powys?
Yes, we have a dedicated Powys dog trainers directory, linked in the list above.
Where can I take my dog swimming in Powys?
We have a swimming guide for Brecknockshire (Breconshire), which covers the Brecon part of Powys only. For the rest of the county, see our UK-wide swimming guide.
Is the Brecon Beacons still called that?
The national park is now officially called Bannau Brycheiniog, and over half of it lies in the south of Powys.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
