How many people climb Pen y Fan a year?

120,000 people
Each year, more than 120,000 people attempt to climb Pen y Fan, which has often seen the main track brandished with the nickname ‘the motorway’. However, if you’re not one for crowds, then fear no more, as there are plenty of routes to take you to the summit of this Welsh peak that do not reside on the touristy track.

What is Pen y Fan famous for?

Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in southern Britain. Deservedly popular with walkers, the views from the summit are truly spectacular. It’s often seen as the terminus of many walks but there are plenty of other Beacons worth exploring too.

Can you climb Pen y Fan in the rain?

Pen Y Fan is the highest mountain in South Wales, in the middle of the Brecon Beacons. It attracts hordes of people in good weather, but it was cloudy and raining when I climbed, and there were no more than 20 people on the whole mountain.

Is Pen y Fan above the clouds?

Britain’s southern-most highest mountain. National Trust owned & located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Pen-y-Fan (Welsh) is Britain’s southern most highest mountain. A steep & strenuous mountain walk to the summit 2,906 ft, (886 m) above sea level on well made & maintained foot paths.

Is Snowdon harder than Pen-y-Fan?

Keen hikers claim there is a hike in Snowdonia even harder than the popular Pen-y-Fan trail. In fact Facebook group Walking in Wales agree that Cadair Idris is one of the best albeit most difficult treks in Wales. “Pen-y-Fan is just a path if you go the normal route.

How long does it take to climb Pen-y-Fan?

How long does it take to walk up Pen y Fan? Taking the easier route starting at the Storey Arms, allow two hours to comfortably walk to the peak of Pen y Fan. You need a reasonable level of fitness but many families with young children regularly walk this route.

How is the weather going to be in Pen y Fan?

Very mild (max 57°F on Mon morning, min 43°F on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Tue night). Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 54°F on Thu afternoon, min 45°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

When to visit Pen y Fan in Wales?

I will be visiting Wales in mid July 2012 and would like to walk to the summit of Pen Y Fan Mountain. I will be accompanied by my wife and two daughters aged 11 and 15 years. We are all novice with regards to mountains however physically fit.

Which is the tallest mountain in Pen y Fan?

As you continue heading north along the ridge, the three crowns of Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn all come into view. Along the flat summit of Corn Du, you will drop into the saddle of Pen y Fan, the tallest mountain you will be climbing.

How tall is Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons?

Standing at 886m above sea level with a topographic prominence of 672m, Pen y Fan boasts the tallest peak in the Brecon Beacons, tipping its neighbouring mountains to this impressive landmark. It stands opposite Cribyn (795m) and is next to Corn Du (873m).