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".
Start at the church and walk up the ridge line to Fan Hir. From this point carry on to Fan Foel in Icy and snowy conditions. Follow the ridge to Picws Du and then ontop Waun Lefrith. At this point we headed down to Llyn y Fan Fach and followed the Beacons way to Llyn y Fan Fawr and back to the start point. The last hour was in darkness as practice of night nav.
