Hikes up Fan Brycheiniog place you up in the far north of the Black Mountain range in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This summit sits on an ice cream scoop …

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Llywel, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Trail Magazine

December 13, 2019

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Poised and elegant, Fan Brycheiniog is the climax of a striking escarpment edge in the Black Mountain range of the western Brecon Beacons. From sculpted valleys to pretty tarns, the gently-curved, grassy escarpment – the Carmarthen Fan – provides lovely ridge walking. Nearby Llyn y Fan Fach is famed for the Lady of the Lake legend.

Dan Hobson

October 30, 2018

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Fan Brycheiniog is the highest peak at in the Black Mountain region of the Brecon Beacons. At 2,633 feet (802.5 m) the summit boasts incredible views of the rugged landscape; sculpted by glacial force with steep escarpments. On a clear day you can see to the Bristol Channel.

David Howells

January 16, 2024

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The views down onto Llyn Y Fawr from here is pretty spectacular. This is one of the nicest places in the Brecon Beacons to walk along. Once you have put in the effort to get here, the ridge has a good footpath, there's a nice walled shelter and the views down towards the lake is pretty awesome on a good day.

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Llyn y Fan Fach to Llyn y Fan Fawr loop

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Hike the Llyn y Fan Fach to Llyn y Fan Fawr loop, an 8.8-mile moderate trail in Bannau Brycheiniog with 2070 feet of elevation gain.

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Fan Brycheiniog & Picws Du loop from Tafarn-y-Garreg — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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View of Picws Du – Fan Foel summit loop from Fforest Fawr

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Llywel, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Fan Brycheiniog Summit and Shelter

Fan Brycheiniog summit and stone shelter

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