We are the Tawe Trekkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Beginning with a steep strenuous ascent, which we'll take at a gradual pace, the walk levels out with a pleasant ridge walk. We will have the opportunity to visit to the memorial crash site of a Wellington Bomber before continuing around the dramatic escarpments above the valleys to Fan y Big. In clear weather views of the higher summits of Pen y Fan, Corn Du and Crybin to the west are superb and a fabulous back drop for your 'diving board' photo opportunity! The descent from Fan y Big is steep but after that we join an almost flat, stoney route back to the start.
As we are in Bannau Brycheinniog weather conditions can change rapidly, be prepared and wear/bring clothing/footwear appropriate for weather conditions on the day. Bearing this in mind please check walk details the day before, if the forecast is unfavourable the walk may be postponed.
Please note* Due to ongoing roadworks on the A465, road closures may be in place. Please check your route before starting your journey and allow more time for any diversions encountered. Start point Rough ground near Torpantau station (end of the line) Talybont-on-Usk, Merthyr Tydfil Nearest post code CF48 2UT
