A guided challenge hike walkin the Brecon Beacons. A full day which will take you to the main summits within the National Park.
Pen Y Fan is the highest mountain in South Wales, the approach will be from the South East providing exceptional views of Pen y Fan & Central Brecon Beacons. It also offers an alternate route which is more peaceful and slightly more challenging than the Pont ar Daf route to the summits
The planned route will take you passed waterfalls, open views of the glacial valleys and up onto the mountains.
The first of the four peaks to scale is Fan y Big. At 716m, with its epic ridge line and views from the diving board, both are spectacular. Then it is on to Cribyn, a prominent peak at 795m before onwards and upwards to Pen y Fan 886m. Lastly, its Corn Du. This second highest mountain in South Wales which is well worth a visit at 853m, with its majestic views of the glacial lake at Cwm Llwch. The summit marked well by a Bronze Age Cairn.
Distance - 20km
Total Ascent - 965m
Fitness Level - a good level of fitness is required for this full day, varied terrain hike.
START LOCATION
Blaen y Glyn Uchaf car park – Talybont-on-Usk, Merthyr Tydfil LD3 7YT.
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A kit list will be provided on booking