Ascent/Descent:
740m; Net Walking Time: 5 hours
Toughness:
8 out of 10
Take
the 10.55 bus (line T6) from Bus
Stand 7 at Brecon Bus Interchange.
Arrives Glyntawe 11.32. The last return bus runs at 16.09 (arrives 16.41).
A
stunning ridge walk, out and back,
to the highest peak on The Black Mountain (Fan Brycheiniog, 802m), one of the
highest peaks in South Wales, with an option to continue to the next top along
the ridge, Fan Foel (781m) for more stunning views to the North. Often
referred to as the last wilderness in
the Brecon Beacons National Park, the landscape is glacial, treeless, with
steep escarpments, and with stunning views over South and West Wales and to the
Bristol Channel.
From
a bus stop on the A 4067 you climb steeply up to the Fan Hir ridge and follow
on with a long gradual ascent to the summit of Fan Brycheiniog ('Brecknock
Beacon') with its storm shelter and trigpoint. The route is very exposed, so this is a walk for a clear sunny day,
with little wind or rain. After dropping down to a saddle you re-ascend to
the most northerly top on the ridge Fan
Foel, the site of an early Bronze
Age Round Barrow. From here you have spectacular
views to the moorland and open country to the north, as well as along the
stunningly picturesque Bannau Sir Gaer
('Carmarthen Fans') to the west. Return the way you came.
Longer Walk Option: Continue along the ridge
along the route of SWC
279, just make sure you get back to base in time for the bus!
Lunch: Picnic lunch.
For
walk directions and options, route map, height profile, photos or gpx/kml files click here.
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2 comments:
N=2 w=hot-and-sunny
2 set out in glorious sunshine on the ascent to Fan Brycheiniog. A challenging climb was made easier by few other hikers. Those we did meet were very friendly and keen to share their love of the walk.
We enjoyed clear blue skies with unsurpassed views all the way.
The Storey Arms provided a perfect spot to cool down, with small meals hitting the spot. Special mention to the bacon buttie.
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