Corn Du — Local services in Glyn Tarell

Trekking in the bad weather is a bit tricky. My last few minutes climb was very difficult but I am glad that I finally did it. If someone wants to take a easier route, they should take the route which is few metres before the bus stop. Weather is very unpredictable and one should always carry a rain coat and jacket as it gets too windy at top. Also the peak was mostly cloudy when we climbed. I will suggest one to trek through the route which is behind the bus stop and get down from the other route as it's easier and one can see normal joggers and walkers also taking that route quiet late in the evening. The view from the top...

Corn Du, the slightly lower neighbour to Pen Y Fan but nevertheless with outstanding views looking out over to the escarpment and down to the lake below, Llyn Cwm Llwch. This is likely the first peak you climb when approaching Pen Y Fan from the Storey Arms or Cwm Llwch. Path to the summit is mostly stone "paved" to resist erosion but is still quite hard on the feet and quite...

This is a great climb (route from the roadside car park) for people of all ages and experience. Very easy to follow, and is great fun for more experienced hikers to do some time trials. If it's your first time, I'd say 2hrs maximum up and down, however I have managed to get it down to 1hr 4mins. From the top, you can go across to pen y fan and the horseshoe. Great views to...