Quad Bike and 4x4 Convoy Raising Funds for Charity and Agricultural Society

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Participants from across Wales are set to embark on a historic convoy across the Epynt Mountain this Sunday, marking the 85th anniversary of the clearance of the Epynt community. The event will raise funds for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity and the Brecknock Royal Welsh Agricultural Society's Feature County Appeal. Organized by the Brecknock RWAS 2026 Feature County Committee and led by Major Andrew Butchers MBE, Commandant of Sennybridge Camp, the convoy will explore the historic landscape, learn about its past, and witness military training sites.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Epynt Quad & 4x4 Run will take place on August 10, bringing together quad bike and 4x4 drivers from across Wales to raise funds for charity and support local agricultural efforts.
  • The event marks the 85th anniversary of the Epynt community clearance, where families were relocated to make way for the military training area.
  • The convoy will explore historic landscapes and learn about their past, with participants having the chance to see military training sites.
  • Entry costs £30 per vehicle and £10 per passenger, with one passenger allowed per quad bike; helmets are mandatory for all quad riders and passengers.
  • The route is estimated to take around three hours to complete, starting at Llywel Viewpoint from 9am and finishing at The Fedw with burger and refreshments available.
  • The event is organized by the Brecknock RWAS 2026 Feature County Committee in partnership with Major Andrew Butchers MBE, Commandant of Sennybridge Camp.
  • Participants are advised to register in advance via the Facebook event page and bring a printed disclaimer to speed up check-in on the day.
  • Gethin Havard, President of the Brecknock RWAS 2026 Feature County Committee praised Dalton's ATV for their sponsorship and Major Andrew Butchers MBE for their ongoing support in making this event possible.

Statistics:

  • Entry costs £30 per vehicle and £10 per passenger.
  • Participants will receive a burger at The Fedw following the event.
  • Helmets are mandatory for all quad riders and passengers, with helmets available to purchase on site from event sponsor Dalton's ATV.
  • Around 500 fake Labubu toys were seized at the Royal Welsh Show.
  • Over 500 households in Powys received the warm home discount last winter (according to the Brecon and Radnor Newsletter).
  • The convoy will cover a distance of approximately 3 hours, across the historic Epynt landscape.

Sources:

  • This Sunday (August 10) quad bike and 4x4 drivers from across Wales will come together for a special convoy across the Epynt Mountain, raising funds for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity and the Brecknock Royal Welsh Agricultural Society's Feature County Appeal. (https://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/llanwrtyd-wells-shop-gets-go-ahead-to-retain-takeaway-trailer-819243)
  • Permission granted to keep takeaway trailer in Llanwrtyd Wells (https://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/more-households-in-powys-received-warm-home-discount-last-winter-819556)
  • More households in Powys received warm home discount last winter (https://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/over-500-fake-labubu-toys-seized-at-royal-welsh-show-819518)
  • Over 500 fake Labubu toys seized at Royal Welsh Show (https://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/more-than-bricks-and-mortar-powys-deputy-leader-sees-impact-of-new-social-housing-819259)
  • Powys Deputy Leader meets family in new council housing