Whether in spring, summer, autumn, or winter the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park always looks beautiful.

To mark the 66th anniversary of the area being designated a national park, it was announced today (April 17) that the Brecon Beacons will officially be known only by its Welsh name - Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, or 'the Bannau' for short.

Park bosses say the name change will help celebrate and promote Welsh culture, language, and heritage. It is also part of a wider overhaul of how the park is managed, to try and address the planet's ongoing climate and ecological crisis.

You can read more about that here.

The park has some of the best views in the UK, with plenty of dramatic peaks to climb, magnificent mountains to marvel at, and peaceful valleys to sit back and enjoy a picnic.

For tips on visiting Bannau Brycheiniog visit the National Park site.

1. Talybont Reservoir

Talybont Reservoir. https://www.flickr.com/photos/purple128photos/

Credit : Purple128/Flickr

2. Corn Du

Corn Du https://www.flickr.com/photos/karl_mccarthy/

Credit : Karl McCarthy/Flickr

3. Llanthony Priory

Llanrthny Priory https://www.flickr.com/photos/garyathertonphotography/

Credit : Gary Atherton/Flickr

4. Llangorse Lake

Llangorse https://www.flickr.com/photos/lewisfackrell/

Credit:Lewis Fackrell/Flickr

5. Sgwyd Ddwli

Sgwd Ddwli https://www.flickr.com/photos/35471453@N03/

Credits:Martyn Smith/Flickr

6. Skirrid Fawr

Skirrid Fawr https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulhunterrowe/

Credits:Paul Hunter-Rowe/Flickr

7. The Bannau at dusk

https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulhunterrowe/

Credit : Gareth Thompson/Flickr

8. Reflection at the Bannau

Brecon Beacons – sent in by Anthony Stingl, of Sully

9. Sgwd Gwladus

https://www.flickr.com/photos/92990410@N02/ Sgwd Gwladus

Credits : Marcin Górka/Flickr

10. Neuadd Brecon

Waterfalls taken at Neuadd Brecon Beacons by Raymond Taylor

11. Fan Gyhirych

Fan Gyhirych parting the dragons breath in Brecon Beacons, Wales

12. Henrhyd Falls. So this is where Batman lives

Henrhyd Falls was used in the Batman film The Dark Knight Rises

13. The Bannau by night

14. Even the roadsides are picture perfect

Brecon Beacons, sent in by Tony Stingl of Sully
Brecon Beacons, sent in by Tony Stingl of Sully

15. Swan off to Llangorse

Sunset at Llangorse Lake https://www.flickr.com/photos/karl_mccarthy/

Credit:Karl McCarthy/Flickr

16. Golden landscapes

An idyllic landscape in the Breacon Beacons

17. A great seat to take in the view

18. Pen y Fan

19. The Craig-Yr-Nos Castle grounds

Craig y Nos, https://www.flickr.com/photos/49511688@N04/

Credit:Gill Jones/Flickr

20. Pontsticill Reservoir

Pontsticill Res. https://www.flickr.com/photos/robbystar/

Credit:Rob Escott/Flickr

21. Llyn y Fan Fach

https://www.flickr.com/photos/valley_trekker/ Llyn y Fan Fach