08:30 3 Boot: Mountains and Lakes in West Brecon Beacons (Joint Walk)

Event Date: Sun 25 August 2019
Event Time: 08:30

This walk is in the past.

We start from Tafarn-y-Garreg pub, climb up the east side of the valley via a quarry and disused railway, ascend Fan Gyhirych (725m), descend west crossing the valley just south of Cray Reservoir, cross some high ground and then ascend towards Llyn Fan Fawr (lake) at 602m (lunch) then continue on past Lyn Fan Fach (lake) and ascend up to the ridge line and over Fan Brycheiniog (802m) and continue along the ridge for several miles (very good views) and descend back into the valley where the pub awaits us.

This is an evolution of a walk I led in this area last year.

Bring good hiking footwear and if it’s sunny, remember suncream/hat as it’s very exposed. Bring plenty of food and drink.

Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.

Group: Joint
Walk Leader: James D.

Walk Grade: 3 Boot
Walk Length: 17.5 miles / 28km (8-9 hours)

Date: Sun 25 Aug 2019
Meet: 08:30 at Portwall Lane Car Park (opp. St Mary Redcliffe)

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.

Alternative meeting point: 10:00 at Tafarn y Garreg pub SA9 1GS, park in the dead end road just past it on the right as you head north up the A4067
Please contact the walk leader if you will be meeting them there.

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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,

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