The Brecon Beacons National Park

Brecon Beacons National Park one of Britains breathing spaces

Fan y Big

@ Pencelli, in Usk Valley opposite camp site at OS grid ref SO 095247

European Geoparks Fortnight 2008

The route ascends Gist Wen before following the ridge west up to Fan y Big. Take in stunning views of the central Beacons and the Usk Valley before descending along Cefn Cyff with a gentle finish back through farmland to Pencelli

Length: 12 miles/19km

Grade/ascent: strenuous, 720m/2360ft

Leaders: National Park warden, Sam Ridge & National Park officer, Richard Ball.

Geo-topics: Old Red Sandstone & legacy of Ice Ages

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The Brecon Beacons National Park

The Brecon Beacons National Park