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".
27. Route: Fan Frynych, Fan Dringarth (Llia), Fan Fawr.Walk along the Taff Trail with Ruth. Weather was overcast for the first bit until we reached Fan Dringarth, then started to pelt down as we ascended Fan Fawr, followed by a wet cloud-covered white out, requiring compass navigation to find the path and the route down to the parking (SN983203). Weather: Rain, Fog Wind: 10-30mph
