The gate here has been the local start point for the Pen Y Fan gate to summit test for a number of years. It is 3.1km from here to the summit with 450m of height gain. A good running time for it (one way) is 20 minutes and an up and down time within 40 is excellent. With a 7kg pack, if you can do it one way within 35min and down within an hour you can't complain.

Zoe Evans

November 17, 2023

Hiking

There are many of walking routes leading to the top of Pen y Fan, with a summit height At 886 metres (2900 ft)
Pen y Fan is just one of several walkable peaks and ridges in the central of the Brecon Beacons. By following an exhilarating 11 mile circuit from the Storey Arms, you can also take in Corn Du (873m) and Cribyn (795m).
Located in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), IS the highest point in South Wales and the views from the peak are spectacular!

Ignas Žakaris

September 9, 2023

Hiking

Pen y Fan is one of the most popular walks in Wales. When the weather is fine, the views are truly splendid. Mile upon mile of rolling hills disappear into the distance, fringed by eons-old sheer cliffs.

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

20.6km

07:07

1,050m

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2. Pen y Fan – Corn Du summit loop from Beacons Reservoir

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02:25

440m

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

8.91km

03:13

510m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Glyn Tarell, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Pen y Fan Gate

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

2. Pen y Fan – Corn Du summit loop from Beacons Reservoir

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