How long does it take to climb Pen y Fan from Cwm GWDI?

3 h 19 min
Check out this 4.6-mile out-and-back trail near Brecon, Powys. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking.

Which is harder Snowdon or Pen y Fan?

The height of Pen Y Fan is 886 meters versus Snowdon which is 1085 meters. Both mountains offer various routes with different difficulty ratings, so this question is very subjective to your fitness and choice of route. However, based on the elevation alone, Snowdon is harder than Pen Y Fan.

What is the hardest route up Pen y Fan?

The tough one: the horseshoe ridge walk It’s a demanding nine mile circuit leading from the Taf Fechan Forest up to Corn Du (873m), Pen y Fan (886m), Cribyn (795m) and Fan y Big (719m), the one with the diving board rock, returning via the eastern Neuadd Valley.

Can you walk Pen y Fan alone?

Many made the point that the walk up Pen-y-Fan is so popular that you will seldom be alone on the track. One said: “Walked alone Friday and spoke to lots of people. Always company at the summit, lots of ladies walking.” And another said: “It’s like walking down a high street.”

Can I climb Pen y Fan in trainers?

Yes it can, quite easily. As long as they are decent trainers and the weather is good.

How long does it take to walk to the top of Pen y Fan?

two hours
Taking the easier route starting at the Storey Arms, allow two hours to comfortably walk to the peak of Pen y Fan. You need a reasonable level of fitness but many families with young children regularly walk this route. It is a great introduction to hill walking and a rewarding peak to climb.

How hard is the four waterfalls walk?

The four waterfalls on the 4 falls walk are Sgwd Clun-Gwyn, Sgwd y Pannwr, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn and Sgwd yr Eira. The main path is well made, easy to navigate and fairly flat. However, the linking trails that provide access to the waterfalls are steep, muddy and often slippery, especially in winter months.