Hike up Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales
Explore little-traveled trails up the highest mountain in South Wales and get incredible panoramic views on a hike up Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons National Park!
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Follow an expert, local instructor up the tallest mountain in Southern Britain and enjoy the beautiful views, as well as the sporty ascent on this hike up Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales! Pen y Fan peak is located near the city of Swansea, and it stands 886 meters tall. This amazing natural wonder offers views to Devon and Somerset to the south, and Cadair Idris to the north when the weather is clear. It is also lined by the Taff River and is home to its source, which you'll get to see!
Now, there are 3 options when you choose to sign up for this hike up Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. A shared or private 6-hour experience, or a 3.5-hour private sunset option. During the first two, you'll visit diverse sites on your way to the top, such as the source of the river Taff, Corn Du peak, Llyn Cwm Llwch lake, the Tommy Jones Memorial, and Y Gyrn, and the hike will be 11 kilometers long, with a 600-meter ascent. On the other hand, on the sunset hike, you'll focus mainly on reaching Pan y Fan, and the hike will be 6 kilometers long, and have a 460-meter ascent.
However, no matter what you choose, on the day of your hike up Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, your instructor may offer you a transportation service from Cardiff or South Wales to the meeting point (check special terms), located at the Pont ar Daf car park. Once you're with your expert guide, they'll give you a thorough safety and activity briefing, so you know exactly where you're going and what to do to stay safe and have a great time!
Don't forget to bring warm, comfortable clothing to climb in, sports shoes or hiking boots that are hopefully waterproof, a raincoat and pants if you have them, a water bottle, some sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, your lunch, and some snacks, as well as anything else you might need (medication, hiking poles, etc.) to spend an amazing 3.5 to 6 hours on an amazing hike up Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales!
Take your chance to spend a sporty day in the Welsh natural world with an expert instructor who will take you to see the most iconic sights available on the mountain. Book your hike up Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, today!