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".
Recce of a route for Mountain Skills Day 1. Followed path from car park towards Allt Lwyd then headed for the ridge line of Craig y Fan followed the ridge line west along the Gwalciau'r Cwm to the cairn where had lunch. Moved along the Cwar y Gigfran ridge towards the main mountain track. Moved east back along the path past the Waun Rydd, Carn Pica and Twyn Du and followed the bridle way back towards the car park. Camped down in the valley.
