Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf

The shortest, easiest way up Pen y Fan


Route outline for walk po101:

Pont Ar Daf Car Park  -  Blaen Taf Fawr  -  Bwlch Duwynt  -  Pen y Fan  -  Craig Cwm Llwch  -  Corn Du  -  Pen y Fan  -  Bwlch Duwynt  -  Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt)  -  Blaen Taf Fawr  -  Pont Ar Daf Car Park




Peaks, Summits and Tops reached on this walk:

hewitt
1
Welsh
Mountain
Wainwright
0
Wainwrights
 Welsh Nuttalls
3
Welsh
Nuttalls
Dewey
0
Welsh
Deweys
Wainwright Outlying Fell
0
Wainwright
Outlying Fells
marilyn
1
Welsh
Marilyn
Bridget
0
Bridgets

Peak Bagging Statistics for this walk:

The highest point of this walk is Pen y Fan at 886m (2907ft). Pen y Fan is classified as a Welsh Mountain (Hewitt) (19th highest in Wales, 31st highest in England & Wales)

Pen y Fan is also known as a Welsh Nuttall (21st highest in Wales, 36th highest in England & Wales) and a Welsh Marilyn (10th highest in Wales, 259th highest in the UK).

The summit of Pen y Fan is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point. Pen y Fan is the highest point in The Brecon Beacons National Park and the highest point in the county of Powys.

Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Corn Du at 871m (2859ft). Corn Du is also known as a Welsh Nuttall (25th highest in Wales, 43rd highest in England & Wales).

You will also reach the summit of Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) at 826m (2710ft). Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) is also known as a Welsh Nuttall (35th highest in Wales, 74th highest in England & Wales). The summit of Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) is marked by a small cairn.. Craig Gwaun Taf [Duwynt] was promoted to 'Nuttall' status in November 2016


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Some Photos and Pictures from Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf

In no particular order . . .

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Myself on Pen Y Fan

Myself on Pen Y Fan

Photo: Wayne Qualter (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me and my Uni friends on Pen y Fan

Me and my Uni friends on Pen y Fan

Photo: Hanna Williams (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - My girlfriend and I at the top of Pen y Fan

My girlfriend and I at the top of Pen y Fan

Photo: James Russell (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Corn Du and the Brecon Beacons from the summit of Pen y Fan just after sunset

Corn Du and the Brecon Beacons from the summit of Pen y Fan just after sunset

Photo: Caroline Swain (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - A sprinkling of snow on Pen y Fan from Corn Du

A sprinkling of snow on Pen y Fan from Corn Du

Photo: Sion Hewitt (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - My daughter Ffion (aged 8) on the summit of Pen y Fan

My daughter Ffion (aged 8) on the summit of Pen y Fan

Photo: Kieron Dunning (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - View from Pen y Fan

View from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (21)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - On Pen y Fan in the snow

On Pen y Fan in the snow

Photo: Mike Powell (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Looking to Neuadd Reservoir from Craig Gwaun Taf

Looking to Neuadd Reservoir from Craig Gwaun Taf

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (26)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Pen y Fan and Corn Du from Bwlch Duwynt

Pen y Fan and Corn Du from Bwlch Duwynt

Photo: Barry Lugg (10)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan in the snow

Cribyn from Pen y Fan in the snow

Photo: Mike Powell (3)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Pen y Fan summit with Em

Pen y Fan summit with Em

Photo: Ruth Rigby (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Photo: Jo Davies (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Jamie, Andy, Adam and Pete on Pen y Fan

Jamie, Andy, Adam and Pete on Pen y Fan

Photo: Jamie Whysall (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Craig Cwm

Craig Cwm

Photo: David Cartwright (3)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Photo: Tony Taylor (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Gwaun Perfedd (left) and Gwaun Taf (right) from Pen y Fan

Gwaun Perfedd (left) and Gwaun Taf (right) from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (8)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Photo: Sion Hewitt (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Descending Pen y Fan

Descending Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (28)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - A snowy morning on Pen y Fan

A snowy morning on Pen y Fan

Photo: Leah Coopey (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Approaching Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Approaching Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Photo: Laura Bimson (3)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me on Pen y Fan

Me on Pen y Fan

Photo: Peter Brooks (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Mick and Rob, friends of 40 years make it to the top of a windswept Pen Y Fan

Mick and Rob, friends of 40 years make it to the top of a windswept Pen Y Fan

Photo: Rob Ollerton (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Craig Cwm Sere from Pen y Fan

Craig Cwm Sere from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (10)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Llyn Cwm Llwch from Pen y Fan

Llyn Cwm Llwch from Pen y Fan

Photo: Joanne Lucas (4)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me and my daughter on Pen y Fan

Me and my daughter on Pen y Fan

Photo: Matt Allen (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Craig Gwaun Taf from Corn Du

Craig Gwaun Taf from Corn Du

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (24)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Photo: Laura Bimson (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cwm Llwch

Cwm Llwch

Photo: David Cartwright (4)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Mountain Rescue helicopter above Pen y Fan in the snow

Mountain Rescue helicopter above Pen y Fan in the snow

Photo: Mike Powell (4)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - The top of Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) with Corn Du in the backgound

The top of Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) with Corn Du in the backgound

Photo: Calvin Hobbs (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - View from Pen y Fan

View from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (20)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn and Craig Cwm Sere from Pen y Fan

Cribyn and Craig Cwm Sere from Pen y Fan

Photo: Drewe Hartles (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - My daughter Ffion (aged 8) on the way back down from Pen y Fan

My daughter Ffion (aged 8) on the way back down from Pen y Fan

Photo: Kieron Dunning (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (19)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Photo: Simon Barnett (9)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Descending Pen y Fan

Descending Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (32)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - View from Pen y Fan

View from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (17)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Jenny, Betty and myself in the middle on Pen Y Fan

Jenny, Betty and myself in the middle on Pen Y Fan

Photo: James Bullett (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Coming off Pen y Fan the hard way via Nant Crew

Coming off Pen y Fan the hard way via Nant Crew

Photo: Barry Lugg (13)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - David J Pinder and Peter Marwood on Pen y Fan

David J Pinder and Peter Marwood on Pen y Fan

Photo: Simon Turnbull (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - View from Pen y Fan

View from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (11)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me and the crew on Pen y Fan

Me and the crew on Pen y Fan

Photo: Derrick Ashdown (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (18)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (15)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Corn Du

Corn Du

Photo: David Cartwright (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me (70) and Carole (65) on Pen y Fan 2 days after our 45th Wedding Anniversary

Me (70) and Carole (65) on Pen y Fan 2 days after our 45th Wedding Anniversary

Photo: Terry Merrington (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Pen y Fan summit

Pen y Fan summit

Photo: Paul Holroyd (32)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - On a snowy Pen y Fan

On a snowy Pen y Fan

Photo: Terry Williamson (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Descending Pen y Fan

Descending Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (27)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - View from Pen y Fan

View from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (9)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me at the top of Pen y Fan

Me at the top of Pen y Fan

Photo: Tim Williams (3)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - On Pen y Fan summit

On Pen y Fan summit

Photo: Joanne Lucas (6)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Craig Cwm Sere and Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Craig Cwm Sere and Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Photo: Peter Ross (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Corn Du and the Brecon Beacons from the summit of Pen y Fan just after sunset

Corn Du and the Brecon Beacons from the summit of Pen y Fan just after sunset

Photo: Caroline Swain (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me on Pen y Fan

Me on Pen y Fan

Photo: Steve Curtis (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Photo: Joanne Lucas (5)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Climbing Pen y Fan

Climbing Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (12)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Dawn taking in the view from Corn Du

Dawn taking in the view from Corn Du

Photo: Dan-in A-Van (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Snow on Pen y Fan seen from Corn Du

Snow on Pen y Fan seen from Corn Du

Photo: Sion Hewitt (3)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - On the path to Pen y Fan, busy going up Corn Du

On the path to Pen y Fan, busy going up Corn Du

Photo: Keith Evans (5)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - My Dog 'Skye' on the summit of Corn Du

My Dog 'Skye' on the summit of Corn Du

Photo: Jane Thomas (3)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Corn Du from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (16)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Kacey  on the side of Corn Du

Kacey on the side of Corn Du

Photo: Lisa Weir (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - David J Pinder and Peter Marwood on Pen y Fan

David J Pinder and Peter Marwood on Pen y Fan

Photo: Simon Turnbull (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me on Pen y Fan

Me on Pen y Fan

Photo: Martin Heaps (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - A snowy morning up Pen y Fan

A snowy morning up Pen y Fan

Photo: Leah Coopey (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me at the top of Pen Y Fan

Me at the top of Pen Y Fan

Photo: Dave Slack (3)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Ascending Pen Y Fan via Corn Du

Ascending Pen Y Fan via Corn Du

Photo: Simon Barnett (8)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn and Neuadd Reservoir from Pen y Fan

Cribyn and Neuadd Reservoir from Pen y Fan

Photo: Laura Bimson (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me at the top of Pen Y Fan on a wonderful 'brooding' day

Me at the top of Pen Y Fan on a wonderful 'brooding' day

Photo: Malcolm Carson (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - On Craig Gwaun Taf

On Craig Gwaun Taf

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (25)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Corn Du and Pen y Fan

Corn Du and Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (23)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Descending Pen y Fan

Descending Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (29)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me on Pen y Fan

Me on Pen y Fan

Photo: Anthony Baskerville (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - A very cold day but my boyfriend and I finally made it to the top of Pen y Fan summit

A very cold day but my boyfriend and I finally made it to the top of Pen y Fan summit

Photo: Jo Morgan (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - My 12 year old son on Pen y Fan

My 12 year old son on Pen y Fan

Photo: Barry Lugg (12)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Chester Rambling & Hillwalking Club walking through fields near Myddle

Chester Rambling & Hillwalking Club walking through fields near Myddle

Photo: Keith Evans (6)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan in the snow

Cribyn from Pen y Fan in the snow

Photo: Matt Allen (2)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - View Pen y Fan

View Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (14)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan summit cairn

Cribyn from Pen y Fan summit cairn

Photo: Joanne Lucas (7)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - On the summit of Pen y Fan

On the summit of Pen y Fan

Photo: Paul Marshall (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - View from Pen y Fan

View from Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (22)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Ascending Pen Y Fan via Corn Du

Ascending Pen Y Fan via Corn Du

Photo: Simon Barnett (7)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Me and my mate Darbster on Pen y Fan

Me and my mate Darbster on Pen y Fan

Photo: James Relph (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Descending Pen y Fan

Descending Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (30)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Dave H on Pen y Fan

Dave H on Pen y Fan

Photo: David Cartwright (5)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Nearing the summit of Pen y Fan

Nearing the summit of Pen y Fan

Photo: Daniel Evans (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Rush hour on Pen y Fan

Rush hour on Pen y Fan

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (13)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Cribyn from Pen y Fan

Photo: Don Williams (1)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Fog closing in on Pen y Fan

Fog closing in on Pen y Fan

Photo: Barry Lugg (11)

Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf - Neuadd Reservoir from Graig Fan Du

Neuadd Reservoir from Graig Fan Du

Photo: Krzysztof Ciebien (31)


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