The Brecon Beacons range consists of the mountains to the south of Brecon. The highest of these is Pen y Fan (886 m); other notable summits include Corn Du (873 m), Cribyn (795 m), and Fan y Bîg (719 m). These summits form a long ridge which forms a horseshoe around the head of the Taf Fechan
river to the south-east, with long parallel spurs extending to the
north-east. The round of the Taf Fechan skyline forms a popular ridge
walk known as the 'Beacons Horseshoe'. Many other fine walks exist in
this part of the National Park but the mountains are known for swift
changes in weather conditions, even in summer. In winter they can be
dangerous.
The Brecon Beacons are named after the ancient practice of lighting signal fires (beacons)
on mountains to warn of attacks by the English, or more recently to
commemorate public and national events such as coronations or the
Millennium.
river to the south-east, with long parallel spurs extending to the
north-east. The round of the Taf Fechan skyline forms a popular ridge
walk known as the 'Beacons Horseshoe'. Many other fine walks exist in
this part of the National Park but the mountains are known for swift
changes in weather conditions, even in summer. In winter they can be
dangerous.
The Brecon Beacons are named after the ancient practice of lighting signal fires (beacons)
on mountains to warn of attacks by the English, or more recently to
commemorate public and national events such as coronations or the
Millennium.
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Great trip - Although unless you are intending to run it allow 5.30 (hrs/mins) to complete the walk.General View Good views all around can be very wet under-foot so good walking boots advised. I would say this is quite a strenuous walk and to take both water and some food with you. This walk covers the four peaks in one go and is 20km our average moving speed was 4.3km/hr. The initial push...
A lovely family walk in the Southern Brecon Beacons to view the spectacular Sgwd Clun Gwyn and Sgwd yr Eira Waterfalls. Initially thought it would be a simple path - but soon found out that the path was very difficult in places, and alot of up and downs to be tackled.
Ascent of Fan Y Big from the South via Cwm Caerfanell and Craig Cwareli. Descent via Craig Y Fan Ddu.The pictures can also be viewed on Picasa Web Albums by clicking on the link below.Picasa Web Album
Alison and I had a nice little walk with very varied weather! Sunny, Overcast, horizotal hail (ouch), snow.... and repeat :)
This is a little known and not very busy walk in the Black Mountain region of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The scenery is stunning with shear drops, shaply peaks, and lovely lakes.
I nice circular of the main peaks in the Brecons:Corn DuPen Y FanCribynFan Y BigHad a good day for it - sunny, but a bit windy on the ridges.Easy day trip from the South or Midlands.
A stunning, late springtime hike through the famous waterfall-studded forests and gorges of the Mellte, Hepste and Neath rivers in the southern foothills of the Brecon Beacons. This is the best time in Fforest Fawr as spring greenery and flowers bloom, while the waterfalls remain at full spate – photographers’ and outdoor-lovers’ paradise. At various points along the walk the path actually goes behind, underneath and through the waterfalls themselves! Thanks to Simon...
Brecon Beacons - Fan-Y-Big, Cribyn, Pen-Y-Fan, Corn du circular
Pont Sticill, Wales, United Kingdom
11.6 miles
11.6 miles
Another warm up walk to check our pace - Greg, Clive, Paul D and myself. Nice walk - had a stroke of luck with the weather after all the torrential rain on the way :)More technical data on the trip can be seen here (courtesy of my Forerunner ;-) ).http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/7050307
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