The Diving Board on Fan y Big is one of the most photographed locations in the Brecon Beacons. The views over towards Cribyn and Pen Y Fan are super good, as are the views down towards the Gap. It is great to come up here on a winter weekday, when it is a bit quieter too. It is also a very popular spot for your sunrise and sunset shots. It is easier than it looks to get here, and it doesn't matter which way you come up; the effort is absolutely well worth it.

Zoe Evans

November 17, 2023

Hiking

The walk to the top of Fan y Bîg. takes in some of the most incredible ridge lines in the Brecon Beacons. It’s a steep start, but then you have around 6km of easy ridge line walking, with simply sensational views all the way. Reaching the top is the icing on the cake, and if you luck out with good conditions, with breathtaking views it’s really a very hard spot to leave.
As well as the views, you'll also have the chance to step out onto the diving board, one of the most photogenic spots in the area.

Manuel H.

August 27, 2022

Hiking

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1. Corn Du summit – Corn Du summit loop from Beacons Reservoir

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2. View from the east side of Cribyn – Pen y Fan loop from Llwyn-onn

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3. Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls – The Diving Board, Fan y Big loop from Pontsticill

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The Diving Board, Fan y Big

1. Corn Du summit – Corn Du summit loop from Beacons Reservoir

2. View from the east side of Cribyn – Pen y Fan loop from Llwyn-onn

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