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".
A day spent batling the elements and teaching micro nav to a group from Forest School in London, preparing for their Gold DofE practice expedition. From Glyntawe Campsite (SN843165), we headed NW towards Carreg Goch (558) and surrounding area, Disgwylfa (544)and surrounding area Twyn Tal y Ddraenen and then made our way back to camp via the waterfalls on the Afon Haffes. It was a tough day due to the very strong wind and cold wet conditions.
