Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) is a mountain range in South Wales. In a narrow sense, the name refers to the range of Old Red Sandstone peaks popular with walkers which lie to the south of Brecon. Sometimes referred to as "the central Beacons" they include South Wales' highest mountain, Pen y Fan. The range forms the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog), a designation which also encompasses ranges both to the east and the west of "the central Beacons". This much wider area is also commonly referred to as "the Brecon Beacons".
Day 1: Late start, left Aber village nr Talybont on Usk at 20:30. Taff Trail, onto ridge east side. Camped at Blyn y Glyn (23:30). Squaddies looming out the mist and dark; a little eerily. Mouse ate through inner of tent after Miles left nuts in side pocket. 
