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Pen y Fan and Corn Du Brecon Beacons Walk

By Dave Roberts   

on February 12, 2012    No ratings yet.

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 km

Ascent

487 m

Time

3 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Storey Arms

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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

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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

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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.

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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 Beacons

This walk includes the 2 Nuttalls of Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons, Corn Du

Route 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.

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Brecon Beacons Mountain Weather

Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?

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Guidebooks:

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