A Complete Guide To The Pen y Fan Horseshoe - BEST walk in The Brecon Beacons 

Hi there!! 👋🏻 Thank you very much for clicking on my video and for your very kind words. I'm happy to hear that I was saying the names of the places right, or at least close. Oh really?! Wow thank you so much for that information that I'd very interesting indeed!! I absolutely love learning about different areas and even though I have done that route many, many times over the years I've just never really thought about it and it just trigged when I was up there. Sorry just realised what I did there but I'll leave it in the comment 🙈🤣🤣 Yeah I knew about them not being used anymore but just wondered about why there wasn't one on Pen Y Fan. Now I know! Absolutely brilliant thanks!! Really appreciate your time taken to watch once again and I wish you a great rest of your weekend 😊 ATB... Chris 🙏🏼👍🏻

I second that - I'm fed up of watching videos of people calling it Penny Fan! Good video Chris!

@@Overlandwanderers Thank you and thanks so much for watching!! Honestly appreciate your time very much 🙏🏼🙏🏼 ATB... Chris ☺️

Well done pal!

Hey!! Brilliant I hope you managed to have a great time of you went... and the 18th of Feb was my birthday too!! Haha Great little loop this 👍🏻 Thank you for the comment and I wish you many more safe and happy adventures 😊 Chris ✌🏼

Haha thank you!! I did try my best to try and say them 😅 I am really happy to hear you enjoyed my video, I have done this route many times and with the conditions I was blessed with that day I thought it was a perfect time to share. Thank you so much for the kind words they are greatly appreciated 🙏🏼 I hope you are well and I wish you lots of safe and happy adventures in the great outdoors! Take care 😊🙏🏼 Chris ✌🏼

Hi Ceri & Kat!! Yeah it is such an awesome route and I have done it so many times too, used to trail run this quite a bit when I was training properly. Wish I was close to it do I could do my morning cardio there 😄 The first part though, especially the other path that goes from the main car park, Corn Du and Pen Y Fan get stupidly busy, like the 'Snowdon of South Wales' as you know 😂 When I went back uo to Pen Y Fan with that girl we had to stand in a que of about 17 people or so to get a pic of her with her race bike by the plaque lol. Yeah the last time I did that route just before Christmas was mostly in the clag, photos are down my Insta page somewhere. Definitely a great walk for people to get out and about, just dont understand why so many people get to Pen Y Fan and go back down 🤷🏻‍♂️😆 Thanks for watching as always really appreciated... hope you both have a super weekend! ATB... Chris 😃👍🏻😁💚

Yeah for sure I agree! Thanks for watching the video and leaving me a comment... very much appreciated 🙏🏼👍🏻😃😊

Thanks so much Shane I'm gappy to hear you enjoyed it and I really hope it can help somebody that is unfamiliar with the area. Stay safe out there and thank you greatly for watching 😀😊🙏🏼🫶🏻 ATB.... Chris

Hi Mooster!! Thanks so much pal, yeah its a great route this, have done it loads and loads of times over the years but not since ive had this channel on here so thought id do it and scout for a few spots 🏕😏 I shall be back very soon.... 😉 Ahhh thanks so much man its a pleasure knowing you too! Cant wait for our next outing either, we always have great camps with great laughs 😄😁👍🏻👍🏻🏕🏕 Oh Yeahhhh!

Yeah I was very lucky with this weather, the last few times ive done this have been in the clag lol. Used to trail run this route years ago when I was training properly and dont think I had such good weather any of those times either 🤣🤣 So great when you get views for miles 😍 Thanks for watching 😁👍🏻💚

Brilliant!!! You are very welcome indeed 😊😊 I am really happy you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment! 😃🙏🏼👍🏻 Enjoy your weekend ✌🏼

Hey! Yeah I used to have to do a lot of training in the Brecon Beacons too and Dartmoor. I used to trail run this route when I was training properly too, great little route. Always see a lot of Military there on exercises, I was supposed to actually do the Fan Dance last year with corresponding weight and in the time, was booked in but obviously never happened due to the pandemic. Will get back on the SAS site and try and rebook for next year if they are doing it again. Yeah that trig had a few plaques with names and memory messages of soldiers that have been in the SAS and sadly passed during service or during exercises in the Brecons I believe. Thanks for watching and the comment mate 🙏🏼😊👍🏻 ATB... Chris

@@theheightoflife I thought you might be ex military. RM?

Great video. Bring memories back. I did TA selection many many moons ago. trig 642 was generally the homeward leg.

Ahh mate, ive done this roue multiple times over the years, used to even trail run it when I was training 'properly' so to speak. 80 - 90% of the time ive been in the clouds too pal lol, sometimes even the rain. Was very lucky indeed to have such an amazing clear day 😃 You should definitely head back there and hopefully you might have some luck with the views like I did. Thank you so much for watching and leaving me a comment with the kind words, really happy you enjoyed it and you got to see the potential views available 😀 😊👍🏻👍🏻 ATB... Chris

Great!! This brings back memories for me as I used to do a lot of training round this area in a previous career in some very testing conditions sometimes too. But it has its own characteristics in different weather's so I like that. Many thanks glad you got some motivation from my channel 😊 ATB... Chris 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Thank you so much for clicking on my video and watching! 😃 Really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼👍🏻 Take care my friend.... Chris ✌🏼

Haha thanks bro! 😁💪🏼💯

Hey Joe!! Thanks so much... yeah was a really great day out eith some awesome weather. Done this route loads and used to trail run it when I was training properly years ago. Usually in the cloud or raining though haha so was loving the views! Cheers for watching as always.. Chris

Thanks pal really glad you liked it!! Cheers for watching as always 🙏🏼🙏🏼😃 Hope you enjoy your weekend mate 😊

Hey! Yeah its a pretty decent walk this one, you see a lot of soldiers there too as its used by the Army for training and for the first stage of SAS recruitment. Ive done this route so many times and its so good when you have weather on your side like in this video. You should definitely get yourself there at some point. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment 👍🏻👍🏻 Take it easy... Chris

Hey!! Yeah I love the Brecon Beacons, haven't been there for a while, before I started this channel I think lol and that route was mostly in clag then. I used to trail run this quite a bit when I was training properly, awesome route. Wish I lived right by it to do my morning cardio 😂😂 I shall be back very soon going to head towards Fan Y Bîg then head towards that other ridge and round there. Thanks for watching and leaving the comment really glad you enjoyed it 😃👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks!! It is a great little walk this I used to do it a lot when training in a previous career. I was definitely lucky with the weather for sure!! The last few times ive been before the channel have been in the clag haha. There are some steep bits but they're not as steep as a lot of hikes ive been on, some are gradual and there's are places to rest and take in the scenery. Really hope you have some decent weather too! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you for watching 😃 ATB... Chris

Hi Stuart 👋🏻 Thanks so much for clicking on my video and watching it I honestly do appreciate your time 🙏🏼😊 Im glad you enjoyed it and its a great little loop this, ive done it loads of times over the years in a great variation of weather conditions, so was glad I had some awesome views this time haha. Thanks again and I wish you a great weekend ahead 👍🏻 ATB... Chris

Yeah me too!! Such an awesome area, especially the quieter spots, some great views at the Beacons. Yeah I have a few plans and scouted a few places myself so should be good to test the Soulo's 😝 Thanks for watching mate! 👍🏻😁

Hey!! Yeah this is a great little route about 11 - 12 miles but very easy terrain, no technical bits on this one. Definitely better with the weather on your side too for the views. Did this route just before Christmas and was in the clag for 80% of it 🤣 Take it easy mate... Chris

Cool! Yeah I used to trail run this route quite a bit when I was training properly and have been there so many times, but not since ive had this channel on here. So thought id do it and scout for some spots id found in the quieter parts on google earth to see what they looked like 😏🏕 You should definitely head back there.. I need to myself as I seem to always venture North haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏼😊👍🏻

Hey!! Thanks so much for watching as always, ive got to try and catch up on some RU-vid when I can, maybe this afternoon if I get chance. Been soooo busy these last couple of weeks havent really turned my tv on at all! Wow that is awesome 👌🏻 hope you both had a great time and cant wait to see your vids if you filmed too. Yeah its not to bad around 11.5 - 12 miles this route but very easy terrain nothing technical at all. Im hoping to get up to Scotland in the next couple of weeks thats my plan so 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Hope you are both enjoying your weekend and thanks again 🙏🏼✌🏼😃

Hi mate! Yeah its a beautiful area, love the Brecon Beacons. Ive done that route so many times over the years, used to do a bit of trail running on it when I was training properly but Corn Du and Pen Y Fan do get busy for sure, Pen Y Fan is like the 'Snowdon of South Wales' 🤣🤣 so I do enjoy the restbof the route when you see nobody or a handful of people. Scouted a few spots round the quieter parts so ill be back very soon too 😏🏕 Thanks for watching mate appreciated as always and hope you have a super weekend! Chris 👍🏻

Hi.... THANKS!!! I have been here so many times over the years and infact used to run this route training in a previous career. Ive been there in all weather's but its amazing when you get a clear day 😊👌🏻 Hope you get one this time round 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment 😃✌🏼 ATB.... Chris

Hi Rob!! Yeah I remember having the chat with you 😃 sorry for the delay in uploading I had it in a que of a few vids haha. It is such a beautiful area I love the Brecon Beacons, been there so many times over the years way before this channel even started, but do want to start to go there more, I always seem to venture North haha. Yeah I helped when needed too but she just had the bike on her back carrying it up haha said it was light and she was fine for the most part. Fair play to her! Did you manage to get to the part of the reservoir you wanted to go to? I am still getting the DJI Mini 2 yeah for definite! Just got a fee big payouts this month so hopefully after that ill be able to get it. Want to get the fly-more combo too so a little more. Thanks so much for watching and leaving the comment! 👍🏻👍🏻 ATB... Chris

Wow.. cool!!! Thanks mate I try to show some of the ways to go and the paths, waypoints etc incase someone is thinking of doing it who hasnt before and they come accross my video, hopefully it might help a little 😊 Thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏼😃👍🏻

@@theheightoflife Mate, its so good to watch genuine people, with a genuine interest in helping others. Although it's just nature, it can be intimidating, confusing and a bloody minefield of where to go. People like you, not lead by EGO, are the best hope for the novice. True, accurate and helpful videos. Top man

@@theroamingreverend Oh mate THANK YOU so much for these very, very kind words 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Hearing this has really made me smile knowing that my videos can hopefully be helping people and im just glad people seem to like them. The outdoors can definitely be intimidating in certain situations to people who are new. Thanks so much I really do appreciate the super awesome feedback 😊😊

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Obviously, not as good as yours but I'd love your feedback. Peace bro

Hi mate!! Oh awesome so glad you managed to get up to the Old Man for a camp 👌🏻👌🏻 if you stand where we pitched with the trig behind you and go about a min to the left there were a few places there I saw but definitely think where we went was the best for sure. Glad my video helped you!! So glad you had a good night snd enjoyed it... brilliant! Thanks for watching this one too glad you liked it 🍷 I scouted a few areas so ill be back to this area very soon 😏🏕 ATB pal... Chris

@@theheightoflife Morning Chris, I've just uploaded my short film of my trip. If you have time could you have a look and drop a comment. It's nowhere near your standard but only my first attempt. There's a nod in your direction in the description. 👍 ATB mate Peter

@@Class1Adventures Hi mate!! Of course man I shall watch that now with my dinner 😁👍🏻👍🏻I really appreciate your kind words liking my videos haha I try my best so just happy people seem to like them. See you in your comments.... 😁✌🏼

@@Class1Adventures Just watched your video mate, very well put together 👏🏻 loved it and the music was perfect 👌🏻👌🏻 I went to leave a comment but your comments were turned off! Lol... I have subscribed to you too pal 😊😊 look forward to seeing more of your adventures 😃👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Oh mate... that drone footage!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍 I cant wait to get my drone man... very, very good! Nice one! Looked cool with the low cloud too at the end 👌🏻👌🏻 ATB... Chris

@@theheightoflife I had it set to ok for kids I didn't realise that would disable comments 🙈 All sorted now. Thanks very much for watching and for your comments. Really appreciate it. Hope to see you in the hills one day mate 👍

Hi Gail!! 👋🏻 Ahh cool 😃 it is a real cool little hike this ive done it many times over the years in all weather's haha but definitely had the weather on my side for this one. Used to run this route while training in a previous career too years ago got some great memories from here 😊 Thank you so much for clicking on my video and taking the time to watch, I honestly appreciate it very much 🙏🏼🙏🏼 I wish you a wonderful coming weekend.. stay safe and take care. ATB... Chris

@@theheightoflife my former partner did a few laps around there during his career as well ❤️

@@gailfawcett5555 Oh awesome!! 👌🏻🤜🏻💚🤛🏻 🗡

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It is gorgeous round the Brecon Beacons!! Not sure if you watch Cerri & Kat from the channel 'Tea in Valhalla'? But they just went to a different part of the Brecon Beacons with loads of different waterfalls! Amazing video and they have an amazing channel. Ill send you the link to it on Instagram incase you're interested in seeing it 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for watching! Chris

@@theheightoflife Ty Chris, I've just found your message. We've been hiking all day and found our spot! 😉

@@maggi666 Fantastic!!! Glad you now have a plan of somewhere to head too 😁😁 cant wait to hear about it 🙌🏻

Its really hard to wild camp in that area during the summer. The wardens are out in full force. You can still get away with it if you know the secret tucked away spots. But in all honesty if you do go there and try to camp then ask a local RU-vidr for a place to set up. The wardens have also been a lot more strict since covid started.

@@geraintowen2947 Thanks for the info. I’d like to hike the Horseshoe first & gain an understanding of the area before considering a wild camp. It looks to appealing, the sunsets & rises would be amazing.

1st eh? Congrats!👏👏👏 I was working 🤣🤣🤣

Hi Rachel!! Haha nice one! Yeah it is a pretty decent hike with some great views indeed! To actually camp on Pen Y Fan or round Corn Du is a bit iffy so to speak, especially this time of year, but ive camped round other areas a few times over the years and been sound, just gotta find the right place. I was meant to do an overnighter in the Beacons the day before but something occurred. Thanks so much for watching!! Hope you enjoy your weekend 😊 🙌🏻

Cheers Rob! It is a decent little hike this but actual Pen Y Fan gets really busy, like 'the Snowdon of the Brecon Beacons' 😂😂 When I went back up with her we had to stand in a que of about 17 people or so to get a photo with her and her bike at the plaque lol. No I didnt find out! Just curious as they are usually in the highest point in the area for OS, but this one wasnt 🤔 so confused me lol. This has a few RIP plaques on it from people who have had family in the SAS who have died as this is an SAS training and area so a few things round there. The walk is around 11 - 12 miles dude so not to bad and very easy. Thanks so much for watching and the comment 😀 ATB... Chris

@@theheightoflife Yh summits have been really busy lately! Was chatting to my mate and he said something it is to do with the other trig points around it when they were using them to map the country, something a smaller hill was closer or had a better line of site to the other trig points. That is sad but yh I know do a lot of training around there. Tbh 12/13 miles I think is a perfect distance for a good walk. Good to hear from you 👍 Rob

@@AnotherDayAnotherWalk Cheers pal yeah this is a nice distance and very easy terrain too nothing technical at all with this route ✌🏼 Hope you're enjoying your weekend 😊

Hi! Thank you very much for clicking on my video and leaving me a comment, I really appreciate your time 🙏🏼😊 I am using the Gopro Hero 9 with the media mod and external mic. The mic is the Rode Wireless Go and I am using the LAV mic that goes with it 👍🏻👍🏻 I wish you a fantastic weekend... stay safe. Chris ✌🏼

Hi! 👋🏻 This is just recorded on my Gopro Hero 9 with stock lens, no ND filter. Thumbnail is just a screen grab taken from the video with a little edit 👍🏻 Thanks so much for clicking on my video I hope you liked it ✌🏼 ATB... Chris 🤝🏼

Thanks pal it is a fantastic walk this especially if you have the weather on your side for views haha. I have done this a lot of times over the years in different conditions, I haven't seen any MTBs on the 'main paths' going from the road to Corn Du and upto Pen Y Fan so I'd double check on an OS map. But have seen the odd one on the other parts of the route after Fan Y Bîg. The main paths upto Pen Y Fan though will be very busy with people unless you went very very early or in bad weather lol.

@@theheightoflife cheers mate 😂 I'll wait for a rainy day than

@@Andrewolf79 😂😂👌🏻 🚲 💨

Hi Maggie!! Thanks so much for clicking on my video and leaving me a comment.. really do appreciate your time 🙏🏼🙏🏼 It is a great walk this and yes most of the walk is on a path or at least one you can see has been well trodden. You will have no issues at all getting from the road up to Cord Du and Pen Y Fan as there will more than likely be 100 other people doing it lol, especially if you go from the main car park I said peoplegp from at the start. Its only from Pen Y Fan down to Cribyn etc that there will be a lot less people. It is easy enough to navigate yes but obviously depends on your experience. I used to do a lot of training round here years ago in a previous career and know the area very well. But you do get people get 'lost' still in the clouds. To be honest though most of these people dont really do much walking and 'didnt expect the weather to change'. Like I said though it is a very easy to see path and you cant really go wrong as long as you know your direction of travel at least. As always when hiking in the hills and mountains the knowledge of use of a map and compass is a big help. PLEASE feel free to find me on Instagram if you have it or use the email in my 'about' section and I will be more than happy to show you the loop I did on an OS map and draw a route up so you have an idea 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks again for watching... take care 😊 Chris

Thanks chris I am an experienced enough hiker and think should be fine with what you've told me....canny wait now 😁

@@maggiecreighton3008 Ahh brilliant!! Yes you will be fine it is definitely an easy enough route. Really hope you enjoy it! 😃

Whaaaaat!! That is absolutely shocking 😳 cant believe people would use it for that and leave it in that state... disgraceful.

Chunky out and about you mean? Thats no good how come that happened??

@@theheightoflife yeah, I purged myself long story lol

@@andyj4754 😂🙈🙈