08:15 2 Boot Pen y Fan Circular including Fan y Big, Cribyn and Corn Du (Joint Walk)

Event Date: Sat 1 March 2025
Event Time: 08:15

This walk is in the past.

An alternate horseshoe loop in the Brecon Beacons, including Fan y Big, Cribyn, Pen y Fan and Corn Du. This is a mountain walk so there should hopefully be stunning views, but also potentially difficult weather!

It's a challenging 2+ boot hike (12.5 miles/20.1km & 3320ft/1012m elevation), so please ensure you have both the necessary equipment (including full waterproof and windproof clothing, warm things, lots of food and drink and hiking boots), as well as the fitness needed to complete the walk.

There are some steep sections, and it may be slippery, so please bring walking poles if you find these helpful. Other hazards to be aware of include steep drops if leaving the path, and tick bites. I will be checking the weather in the lead up and may postpone the walk if it is looking grim.

Meeting point is the water tower on the downs at 08.15, aiming to leave shortly after. I estimate the walk will take around 7 hours, so the early start is to ensure we can finish in the daylight.

Hope to see you there!

Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.

Group: Joint
Walk Leader: Will M.

Walk Grade: 2 Boot
Walk Length: 12.5 miles (6-7 hours)

Date: Sat 01 Mar 2025
Meet: 08:15 at The Watertower (Clifton)

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.

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How do I join the walk?

Unless stated on the walk page, there is no need to sign up to join a walk. You’re very welcome to try out 1 or 2 walks before you join, but we do insist that after that you join the Brunel Walking Group.

On many walks you can just turn up at the meeting point where we will share lifts to the start of the walk. It’s OK if you don’t drive – we normally have enough drivers who are able to give lifts. Some walks you will need to make your way to walk start or you can post on our facebook group to ask if you can share a lift there. 

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car. 

How do I know what to bring? And am I fit enough?

We provide a full recommended kit list here.  Please do bring water, a rainproof jacket, walking trousers (or similar) and walking shoes/boots – avoid jeans and trainers.

Walks are graded as either 1 boot, 2 boot or 3 boot.  Read more about choosing the right walk for your fitness level here,

About Brunel Walking Group

Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol and Bath area who love the countryside and like to get outside on a weekend. All of our walk leaders and committee members are volunteers, dedicated to sharing our fantastic countryside with others.  Read more on our FAQs page