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Pen y Fan Horseshoe Ridge — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Pen y Fan Horseshoe Ridge — Brecon Beacons National Park

Helen and Chloe planned a hike

August 14, 2023

Pen y Fan Horseshoe Ridge — Brecon Beacons National Park

Hard

06:58

21.1km

3.0km/h

940m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Parking

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5.66 km

Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board

Highlight • Summit

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, …

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7.92 km

Cribyn Summit

Highlight • Summit

At 2,608 feet (795 m), the summit of Cribyn boasts bold and dramatic views over Pen-y-Fan, looking towards the steep cliff that forms its eastern flank. When the weather is …

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9.18 km

Jacob's Ladder (Pen y Fan Ascent)

Highlight • Climb

Classic route to the top of Pen Y Fan and a great thigh burner. Made infamous by the SAS as part of their Fan Dance event. It's a great place …

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9.32 km

Pen y Fan

Highlight • Summit

Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …

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9.91 km

Corn Du summit

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Corn Du is rarely climbed alone, but as a peak added to an expedition to Pen y Fan. The climb up is a great one though and the views from …

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10.2 km

Corn Du Northwest Ridge

Highlight • Climb

The steep upper section of Corn Du's northwest ridge is the most strenuous part of the hike to its summit for people ascending from the Storey Arms Centre. There are …

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11.3 km

Cwm Llwch Lake

Highlight • Lake

Very popular local spot. The lake is a great spot for a rest break or a picnic. A beautiful location and a good overnight wild camping spot.

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11.8 km

Tommy Jones Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The memorial is a 'bit' misleading by way of location, as it was moved by the National Trust some years ago. It used to be a good few hundred metres …

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14.3 km

Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

Easier to walk it than it is to say, the Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog escarpment is an arrow-straight ridge that takes hikers from the high points of the Central Beacons towards …

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21.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

8.08 km

2.99 km

601 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

2.29 km

885 m

700 m

584 m

370 m

Route Details

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Lowest point (340 m)

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Pen y Fan Horseshoe Ridge — Brecon Beacons National Park

Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board

Cribyn Summit

Jacob's Ladder (Pen y Fan Ascent)

Pen y Fan

Corn Du summit

Corn Du Northwest Ridge

Cwm Llwch Lake

Tommy Jones Memorial

Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog Escarpment

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