Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf
The quickest way to the roof of southern Britain, on a broad pitched path.
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 450 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 886 m
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About this walk
Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf is a moderate 6.5 km out-and-back walk with 450 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Pont ar Daf (grid reference SN 988 199). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Pen y Fan at 886 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
This is the busiest route up Pen y Fan, on a well-maintained path from the A470. The summit escarpment drops steeply to the north, so take care near the edge in high wind.
Route
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1
Up to Bwlch Duwynt
Cross the footbridge and climb the pitched path to the saddle between Corn Du and Y Gyrn.
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2
Corn Du and Pen y Fan
Climb to the flat top of Corn Du, then cross the short dip to Pen y Fan's summit cairn.
Summits
Corn Du
873 m
“Black horn”
Say it: korn DEE
Other routes up Pen y Fan
Questions about this walk
- How long does Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 6.5 km route, which has 450 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Pont ar Daf (grid reference SN 988 199). National Trust pay and display car park on the A470.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- T4 bus between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil stops nearby.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Pitched stone path throughout. Steep drops on the north side of the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Pen y Fan (886 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the hillside all year; dogs on leads, especially during lambing (March to May).
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