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Andy's Secret Pen y Fan

Take a lesser-known path up to the summit of Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales.

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Highlights

  • Join Andy, a well experienced mountain guide, on a glorious hike up Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales.
  • Head out on path less-travelled with exciting climbs and descents to and from summits while learning about the local culture.
  • This 12 kilometre walk is ideal for those who want a challenge and there’s a good chance you won’t see anyone else until you reach the café at the top - experience nature all to yourself.
  • Share this memorable experience with other like-minded hikers as you encourage each other to reach the finish point and enjoy a much deserved celebration at the end. 

What's included

  • A professional mountain guide

Prepare for the experience

Children information:

  • All children must purchase a ticket.
  • As each guided walk is of a different distance and height gain, we recommend you check the product description to see if it’s suitable for your children.

Accessibility information:

  • Please contact our team before booking should you require accessibility information regarding the experience.

Ticket restrictions:

  • Tickets for this experience cannot be exchanged or refunded once booked.

Additional information:

  • This walk is available to most levels of fitness, so long as you can dig deep for the upward climb.
  • Height gain: 700m; distance: 12km
  • Please bring walking boots, warm layers, waterproof essentials and a packed lunch.

Andy’s Secret Pen y Fan operates on various dates and times across the year. Live date and time slot availability can be seen upon booking.

Duration: 6 hours

Departure point

  • Meeting point: Cwm Gwdi Car Park, Unnamed Road, LD3 8LE, Brecon

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Wales Outdoors.

Once you have completed your booking, your will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain and a second email with the e-ticket including a QR code. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when attending the tour.