A serious hike for walkers ready to push a little further. We meet at four, walk in by torchlight, and crest the summit just as the sun pulls itself out of the eastern cloud-line.
About this hike
The classic horseshoe route — up via Corn Du, summit at Pen y Fan, down through the Beacons Way. Thirteen kilometres, eight hundred-odd metres of ascent, real weather possible at every minute.
This is a hike for walkers with at least one Hike2Heal hike behind them. We'll talk it through honestly before you book.
What to bring
- Proper hiking boots — broken in
- Three layers minimum: base, mid, hard-shell
- Two litres of water and a hot drink for the summit
- Hat, gloves, head-lamp, sun-cream, a friend's number
Hike-leads
Daniel has summited Pen y Fan twenty-plus times in every weather. Mira is a Mountain Leader with seven years guiding in the Beacons.
