A school has paid tribute to its headmaster who died while out walking in the Beacon Beacons with his son last Friday (February 22).

David Bown, head of Saint Nicholas School in Old Harlow, Essex, was involved in a collision with a Hyundai Terracan 4x4 on the unclassified road between Dolygaer and Pontsticill at about 6.30pm. He was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.

The 50-year-old teacher and his son were in Wales to watch the rugby international between Wales and England in Cardiff on Saturday.

A statement on the school’s website said: "It’s with incredible sadness that we report that our headmaster, David Bown, has died whilst he was out walking in the Brecon Beacons with his teenage son.

"David 50, who was originally from Wales, had returned to Cardiff to watch this weekend’s rugby international.

"Our whole school community has been deeply shocked and saddened at this tragic news. David was a dynamic and visionary headmaster and was immensely popular with the children, the parents and his colleagues. We are all working hard to support each other through this difficult time.

"David’s wife and teenage son request that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with their devastating loss.

"A book of condolence will be in the school coffee shop from tomorrow and we would encourage any thoughts or messages of condolence to be directed there."