What hotels are near Llyn y Fan Fach?

Hotels near Llyn y Fan Fach: (5.01 mi) Camping at Ynysfaen (7.58 mi) Capel Cartref - A 5 bedroom holiday home with very fast WIFI (8.53 mi) Usk & Railway Inn (8.13 mi) The New White Lion (8.22 mi) Castle Lodge B&B View all hotels near Llyn y Fan Fach on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Llyn y Fan Fach?

Restaurants near Llyn y Fan Fach: (7.18 mi) The George IV Inn (8.40 mi) The International Welsh Rarebit Centre (8.53 mi) The Usk and Railway Inn (8.01 mi) The Bear Inn (7.75 mi) Owls Nest Tea Room Diner View all restaurants near Llyn y Fan Fach on Tripadvisor

Llyn y Fan Fach - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Oct 2023

An energetic walk up from the car park

“Connecting with the Past through the Present”

May 2022

Approach road needs care.

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John W

Beckenham, UK3 contributions

Quite nice if you like excercise but not worth the effort for me one for the grass enthusiast

Aug 2021 • Couples

We are both in our 60s and relatively fit. We walked up on a fairly gloomy day in August. Make no mistake this is a relatively steep climb all the way up.in a path with loose stones. In places like passing The trout farm which is halfway up it can be fairly tricky and unless at least one of you you is relatively agile you will really need to take your time. On reaching the lake the scenery around is nice but the lake itself or reservoir isn't the prettiest you'll see.

There are no facilities so take your own drinks etc.

Written August 16, 2021

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Carrie P

Bere Regis, UK159 contributions

Incredible

Oct 2022 • Family

Absolutely stunning. We walked up and around the lake with our children (9,10,13) without any trouble.

The wind was howling along the top so it was slightly trickier to stay grounded but the views were absolutely worth it.

An must for anyone who loves a good hilly walk & a view that is mind blowing!

Written October 26, 2022

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B B

Dublin, Ireland9 contributions

Excellent day out

Jul 2022

This walk was suggested by Gail, our Host at the BnB we stayed at in Brecon (Borderers Inn). It was simply excellent and utterly peaceful. We drove the scenic route home and got to witness the absolutely shambolic crowds and parking at pen -y- fan. We only had time for one walk this holiday and were very grateful for the local advice recieved.

Written July 28, 2022

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Craig B

205 contributions

A lovely family walk

Jun 2021 • Family

We took a morning walk up to the lake (we didn’t see the fabled lady of the lake). The car park is easy to find and free. The roads are very narrow so take care and drive slowly.

We did a walk from the car park up to the lake, around the lake and back. The walk was just under 6km with total elevation of 240m. The route up isn’t steep but it is constant. We walked it with our 10 year old daughter and 6 month puppy. Both were fine!

It was a very nice walk with some fantastic views.

Written July 14, 2021

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HughesAl

Dover, UK67 contributions

Breathtaking

Aug 2020 • Family

The roads to the car park were narrow and at one point a farmer asked us to pull in as they had sheep coming. Hundreds of sheep filmed by my son who thought it was brilliant.

The car park isn’t huge but we got there early so wasn’t a problem.

The walk to the reservoir is steepish but my 10yr old managed so...🤷🏻‍♂️

Yes it was rainy and yes it was foggy but the views are incredible. The air was fresh and Beacons truly are amazing.

There is obviously no shop for miles so take plenty of water as you could be walking for hours.

Will definitely be returning. We stayed in Cardiff which is a 1.5hr drive to the totally free and beautiful area of Wales.

Written August 21, 2020

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Ian D

Plymouth, UK25 contributions

Fantastic place, great views and free

Dec 2021 • Couples

What a place. Good walk, good path for most of the route bar about 30 metres getting past the trout farm. The views up and around the lake are fab. Car park is fairly small and the road from the farm is unmettalled.

Written January 2, 2022

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L Drew

19 contributions

Amazing.

Aug 2020

The walk is pretty demanding, not for young kids or anyone who would struggle getting up a consistently steep incline. Absolutely worth it though, views are jaw droppingly beautiful and the lake is lovely too. I can imagine on a hotter day it would be great for swimming.

Written August 20, 2020

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Helen S

8 contributions

Connecting with the Past through the Present

May 2022 • Couples

Breathtaking view of the mountain and lake.
River sparkling and birds calling. Approach road needs care. Car park small although some space on the edges in front.No portaloos working today.

Written May 21, 2022

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anthony d

Swansea, UK266 contributions

Walk to Fan Bryncheiniog

Oct 2016 • Couples

To get to the start of the walk you need to head for the village of LLanddeusant, the map grid ref is SN 798238, The car park is situated at a dead end lane out of the village, it is free parking, you head up the track towards the peaks, you pass through a fish farm where you will see lots of jumping fish, keep following the track up to the lake Llyn y fan fach, you can go to the right and the path with take you up to the peak Bannau Sir Gaer above the lake and you have an excellent views of the countryside.follow the track going upwards and you will come to the Trig point peak of Fan Bryncheiniog from there you can see the lake of Llyn y fan Fawr, continue allong the ridge and the path will then drop down steps to the lake, from the base of the cliffs take the keep going around the lake at the base of the escarpment and you will come to the track which will take you back to the lake Llyn y fan fach and back down track to car park.

Written January 12, 2017

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MikeA121212

Barmouth, UK27 contributions

Dangerous section of footpath let's down a very special place

May 2018 • Couples

This is the most wonderful place. Spectacular and beautiful scenery, steeped in Welsh folklore. This is a national treasure and it should be respected as such, it must be accessible to all. The track up from the car park is ok, roughly graded and slightly uncomfortable underfoot, fine for about a mile. But then the fishery. Welsh Water have placed two locked gates across the track with signs warning of surveillance cameras. The diverted section of path follows the top of a wall, it is a dangerous crumbling area with loose rocks, extremely narrow and a serious hazard. The remainder of the track beyond the fishery is ok. The wall section effectively makes it impossible for anyone with difficulty walking. It is a barrier to less able people. Are Welsh Water aware of the disability act? What about the National park, they are proud to advertise the Llyn as an important feather of the Beacons. This is shameful and requires urgent attention. If you are fit and and able really recommend this outstanding place.

Written June 1, 2018

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