If you fancy hiking off the beaten path,look out for the grass path that runs parallel with the main path for the first 300 yards or so. We are starting the walk from the telephone box by the side of Storey Arms. The path bears off left from main path,crossing over the fence and old farm wall.Keep to this path noticing the main path on your right,you will come to the obelisk that was erected in the early 1900s for a young boy who was lost on the mountain back then π¦. You can then take in the views before deciding whether to go down to the lake via path,or connect back with the main path for the final push to the summit of Corn Du,then on to...
Β Β Β Read moreWe stopped on the other end of the hill and not in the car park on the top. A trek from bottom to top was a long long way. Need to have trekking sticks and perfect shoes. But worth the trek after reaching to the top. Felt like I claimed one of the highest peaks to have a wonderful view of the valley beneath. There was a waterfall on the way and the path is not so clear but a straight route to the top and it's there. Absolutely fresh clean water. Coming back every year from now. Would be easy if we park in car park at the top and...
Β Β Β Read moreAll the times I've walked up to pen y fan and I've never been here until recently, what a peaceful place. It's so quiet and tranquil. The water is surprising warm and full of wildlife, although it's stated that it's a swimming lake I personally wouldn't agree with that as it's full of leaches. As with the whole pen y fan experience there isn't any bins around the lake so if you stop here be sure to take your rubbish away with you and keep this looking like the beautiful...
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