Pen y Fan
Highest summit in southern Britain
Choose the route and weather window carefully; the busiest path is not the only option.
Bannau Brycheiniog, United Kingdom
Ideal: 2–4 daysBest: Apr–OctPrice: Expensive
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Bannau Brycheiniog in 60 seconds
Bannau Brycheiniog is a varied national park: the central Beacons draw walkers to Pen y Fan, while waterfall valleys and the quieter Black Mountains offer different terrain. Brecon is a practical base, though the park is spread across a broad part of south Wales. Choose routes to suit weather and fitness; exposed summits can change quickly. The Welsh name is the park's official name, with Brecon Beacons still a familiar English reference.
Best for
- National Park
- Hiking
- Wales
Known for
- Pen y Fan
- Waterfall Country
- Brecon
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You need a fully sheltered walk every day regardless of weather.
Your match
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Must experience
The things that would make the trip incomplete without them.
Waterfall Country
Wooded valleys with multiple falls
Paths can be slick and steep, so allow more time than the map suggests.
Brecon
Market town beneath the central Beacons
A useful base with enough local life to justify a night.
Beyond the obvious
Hidden gems
Less obvious, rarely queued for, and usually the part people remember.
The Black Mountains
Eastern ridges and valleys
A quieter walking area than the central summit circuit.
Llangorse Lake
Large natural lake east of Brecon
A gentler landscape day between mountain walks.