Pen y Fan and Corn Du Brecon Beacons Walk
By Dave Roberts
on February 12, 2012 No ratings yet.
Posted as a walk in – Bannau Brycheiniog and Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons National Park, Europe, Wales
Pen y Fan and Corn Du Brecon Beacons Walk
Route Essentials
Route Summary
Easiest walk up Pen y Fan on a good track. Still a mountain walk that needs respect.
See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.
Distance
7.46 kmAscent
487 mTime
3 hoursCalculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start Location
Storey Arms
Difficulty
Moderate Walk
Hazards
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No specific hazards, but it’s still a mountain and you’ll need to know what you’re doing.
Weather Forecast:
Met Office Brecon Beacons Mountain Weather
Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?
Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.
Pen y Fan and Corn Du Brecon Beacons Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
Pen y Fan and Corn Du Brecon Beacons Walk
Pen y Fan is the highest point south of Snowdonia and the route to its summit is a surprisingly easy walk of under 8km there and back.
Even so, it is still a mountain and should be treated with respect!
The Route
Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map.
For more walks up Pen y Fan, visit our All the Walking Routes up Pen y Fan article.
Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks
Route Summary:
Easiest walk up Pen y Fan on a good track. Still a mountain walk that needs respect.
This walk includes the Washi of Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons
This walk includes the Hewitt of Pen y Fan – Brecon BeaconsThis walk includes the 2 Nuttalls of Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons, Corn DuRoute Start Location: Storey Arms
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
7.46 km | 487 m | 3 hours |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Activivity Type: Moderate Walk
Summits and Places on this Route
Facilities
None – note that the Storey Arms isn’t a welcome pub at the end of the day, but an outdoor centre.
Hazards
No specific hazards, but it’s still a mountain and you’ll need to know what you’re doing.
Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.
Parking : LD3 8NL
Parking availble but limited at busy periods. The A470 is a busy trunk road and illegal parking will be ticketed.
Public Transport:
Trawscambian bus.
Weather Forecast:
Met Office Brecon Beacons Mountain Weather
Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?
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