Fan Brycheiniog summit and stone shelter

Fan Brycheiniog summit and stone shelter

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Fan Brycheiniog summit and stone shelter

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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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Location: Llywel, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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December 13, 2019

Hiking

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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Embark on the Llyn y Fan Fach to Llyn y Fan Fawr loop, a moderate hiking route that takes you through the dramatic Carmarthen Fans. This 8.8-mile (14.2 km) journey…

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

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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 walkable paths.

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Elevation 780 m

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Location: Llywel, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Fan Brycheiniog summit and stone shelter

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