Fan Brycheiniog 20k (Advanced)

Essential Information:

Only 6 people including the run leader may attend each event at the moment due to social distancing rules. You may only attend if you register for the specific event on this website. Please do not register if you cannot attend, and cancel your regestration if your plans change. You will be emailed to let you know your spot is confirmed. If you are too late, get on the waiting list and you will be emailed if a space becomes available.

Event Information:

This is an advanced fell run and only runners who are experienced running in the mountains should attend. You should be fit for fell running and be able to run a half marathon in 2 hours or less. 

We will meet at the small car park next to the Tafarn-y-Garreg Pub in the Brecon Beacons. From here we will head up the steep climb to the peak of Fan Brycheiniog before following the ridge to Fan Foel and Picws Du before descending down a scree slope and following the steady, flat and beautiful trail along the base of the mountains and back to the car.

Distance - Approx. 20km

Elevation - Approx. 1200m

Terrain - Very tough terrain with scree slopes, rocks and mud.

Difficulty - Hard

Leader - Joe Wenman

Essential Kit:

Trail shoes, appropriate clothing and a waterproof layer.

Enough food and water for the distance.

Head torch and backup food.

Mobile Phone.

Optional kit includes a first aid kit and foil blanket.