Pen y Fan, Wales

Discover the highlights of South East Wales on this full-day trip from Cardiff. See sights such as the ancient Roman remains of Caerleon, the ruins of the Abbey of Tintern, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons. Meet your guide in Central Cardiff and set out to your first stop, Caerleon Roman town. See the remains of the Roman amphitheatre, and the legionary barracks. Follow the Wye Gorge towards Tintern and stop briefly to visit Tintern Abbey, a sight made famous by painter JWM Turner. Continue up through the gorge and the spectacular Forest of Dean to Monmouth and Rockfield. Next, enter the Brecon Beacons National Park in the beautiful Black Mountains, visiting the hidden church of St.Issu. Stopping in the little market town of Crickhowell for lunch (not included). Brecon Town, home of the Army in Wales, with its canal and Cathedral. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and the fast running waters of a beautiful mountain stream. Enjoy the breath-taking views of Pen y Fan and Corn Ddu, South Wales' highest peaks, check your reflection in the reservoirs of Talybont and Pontsticill. In Merthyr Tydfil, cradle of the Welsh industrial revolution, discover the beginnings of train travel, following the river Taff for our return to Cardiff in the late afternoon. Example Itinerary, weather and other conditions can dictate route taken.

This is a fully inclusive tour with ALL admissions to the various attractions paid for in advance by us. Our Valleys tour is a guided tour from central Cardiff taking in the industrial heritage of the valleys and the wonderful natural environment that is the Brecon Beacons. We get to visit a gorgeous castle, built from the wealth accumulated from the industrial past of South Wales, too. You will travel in a modern and luxurious fully electric vehicle, limited to a maximum of seven passengers, in the company of your driver guide, Andy, who is a Mountain Leader and a Green Badged Tourist Guide, an ambassador for many areas of Wales and a Visit Wales Pro. Oh, and amongst other things tourism and adventure, he’s also been chair of Brecon Beacons Tourism and a Brecon Beacons National Park Warden. South Wales is geologically 'lucky', having all of the elements required to fuel the industrial revolution, iron, coal, limestone and silica rock. From the 1750's iron boom through the 1850's to the 1980's when coal was king, South Wales was a hive of activity, smelting, mining and developing technologies to improve production. This tour has been designed to look at this history, its effects upon the landscape and people who laboured so hard and also at those who profited from that labour. We'll also have a look at the scenic beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park which lies to the north, on the fringes of the coalfields, and how the mining communities are recovering, post the closure of the mines in the 1990's. Please see the itinerary for all of the stops and visits. This tour includes two or three (depending on the time of the year) guided tours at the following visitor attractions Penderyn Whisky Rhondda Heritage Park Castell Coch We will visit spots with the most astounding views and many interesting features on our journey. You will be able to spend time with the guide at each location, as they walk and talk about Wales, its history and culture or you are free to self-explore. We will return to Cardiff around 6 pm and likely a little earlier. Know Before You Go This tour will take place rain or shine There is a small amount of outdoor walking Please note At peak times it may not be possible to book some of the attractions, especially with last-minute bookings. We will discuss this with you when you book if this is the case and offer alternatives.

This is a truly iconic Beacons day out and one that Andy is master of! Andy will be guiding you on a classic but lesser walked route to Pen y Fan's summit. Andy includes adventures throughout! Following the Taff up to it's source, this route we'll have to ourselves, some may get wet feet so good boots a must and waterproof socks are a good investment. Then it's the steep climb to Corn Du and onto Pen y Fan, taking in the views, seeking out the fossil beach, getting some fine instagram worthy snaps. It's then off piste once again and we'll have the mountain to ourselves as we hilariously slide own steep slopes on our bums. This is a truly hysterical experience! Old waterproof trousers are good here - Andy cannot be held responsible for wearing out your bum padding ;) We'll explore Llyn Cwm Llwch and discuss its mysteries before heading up to the sad memorial of Tommy Jones where Andy will relay the true facts of this case. A final mountain, Yr Gyrn, is peak bagged as we descend to the start point. Where Pont ar Daf Car Park, Libanus, Brecon LD3 8NL More info Height Gain : 600m Distance : 11km Time : 6hrs Please Note A reasonable level of fitness is required for all of our walks. As our walks are open to all, clients who are considerably slower than average will be asked at a suitable and safe point on the hike to head back to the start. This is to ensure that those that have booked and are of average fitness will continue to enjoy the day without risk. If walking with us please know that the weather can change and at times we do need to keep moving, especially in winter, to remain warm and safe. What to bring Walking boots Warm layers and waterproofs essential Packed lunch Join Us!

Our 'Sunset on Pen y Fan' Walk is a 6km walk with 460m of ascent and is over well made paths. Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in South Wales and indeed Southern Britain. Pen y Fan is an iconic Welsh mountain with views to Devon and Somerset to the South and to Cadair Idris to the North, in clear weather of course! You will be safely guided to the summit in time for, hopefully, a spectacular sunset over the Black Mountain to the West and the Black Mounjtains to the East. Although a spectacular sunset is not guaranteed, fine time in great company is :) Know before you go * We may be able to provide transport from Cardiff or some other South Wales locations. Please enquire about options and costs * This tour will take place rain or shine * You will climb 460m * Andy may bring his dog with him. If this is an issue for you please let us know * Although most levels of fitness can be accommodated please be sensible when booking and know your own ability Please Note A reasonable level of fitness is required for all of our walks. If walking with us please know that the weather can change and at times we do need to keep moving, especially in winter, to remain warm and safe. Our experience delivering hikes across the Brecon Beacons National Park for over thirty years shines through in our guided tours of the area and this mountain hike to the summit of Pen y fan is no exception. We have been to the summit so many times we have lost count! In all weathers! For sunrise and sunset! In all seasons! Our knowledge of the area, it's farming heritage and it's natural environments, will be ours to share with you as you take in this must do walk in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park!

Pen y Fan is the highest mountain in Southern Britain! Our small group 'Secret Pen y Fan' is a glorious walk taking in tracks less travelled and exciting climbs and descents to summits and a fine lake. Pen y Fan is an iconic Welsh mountain with views to Devon and Somerset to the South and to Cadair Idris to the North, in clear weather of course! this walk is 11km and has 600m of ascent... You have been warned ;) Following the Taff up to it's source, a route we'll have to ourselves, some may get wet feet so good boots are a must. Then it's the steep climb to Corn Du and onto Pen y Fan, taking in the views, seeking out the fossil beach, and getting some fine Instagram worthy snaps. It's then off piste once again and we'll have the mountain to ourselves as we hilariously slide down steep slopes on our backsides. This is a truly hysterical experience! We'll explore Llyn Cwm Llwch and discuss its mysteries before heading up to the sad memorial of Tommy Jones where Andy will relay the true facts of this case. A final mountain, Yr Gyrn, is peak bagged as we descend to the start point. Pen y Fan can become very crowded indeed. However, the paths we will take for most of the day are used by no others and if midweek we'll have much of the hike to ourselves! Know before you go We may be able to provide transport from Cardiff or some other South Wales locations. Please enquire about options and costs This tour will take place rain or shine You will climb 600m, but this is, in the main, gently done Andy may bring his dog with him. If this is an issue for you please let us know Although most levels of fitness can be accommodated please be sensible when booking and know your own ability Please Note A reasonable level of fitness is required for all of our walks. If walking with us please know that the weather can change and at times we do need to keep moving, especially in winter, to remain warm and safe.