Southern Britain’s 3 Highest Summits (Brecon Beacons)

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The Brecon Beacons are a range of Old Red Sandstone peaks, which form the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Quite a lot of ascent (800 metres) as we take in the three highest summits in Southern Britain, will make this a challenging walk. However if the weather is kind we will have stunning views of both the mountains and the spurs and valleys radiating out from them.

Due to the nature of the terrain in the Brecon Beacons a good level of fitness is required for this walk. 

From the Neuadd Car Park, we will head up to the Lower Neuadd Reservoir, across the dam and straight into the toughest ascent of the day, which will take us up to the Craig Fan Ddu ridge. We will then follow the ridge to its highest point at Bwlch Duwynt (824 metres). Then it’s a very short descent and ascent to the summit of Corn Du (873m), then a similarly short journey to the highest point in Southern Britain, the summit of Pen y Fan (886m). We then drop a long way, to then climb to the top of Cribyn (795m); another long descent to the pass at the highest point in the Roman Road which links South and mid Wales. We will then follow the Roman Road back to the car park.

Dogs: Dogs under close control are welcome on this event, so long as owners are able to lift them over locked gates and high stiles.

Photo Credits: All photos taken by Paul Ridealgh; permission is granted to OutdoorLads for further use.

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• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• All are required to practice social distancing – staying 2m (not 1m) apart at all times, including the lunch stop.
• Unfortunately, there won’t be any planned pub / café stops en route or at the end, and please don’t share sweets or snacks with others – we’re sorry!
• Public transport use to the start point is discouraged, as this is a non-essential journey. 
• Please bring your own hand sanitising gel for your own use throughout the day. Use of face coverings is at your own choice.
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