Wales
Fan Brycheiniog - Trig Point
802M
2630FT
About Fan Brycheiniog - Trig Point
Rising above the dramatic escarpment of the Mynydd Du, this summit offers a rugged, remote experience. The trig point sits on a broad, stony plateau overlooking the deep glacial waters of Llyn y Fan Fawr, with views stretching across the wilderness of the Black Mountain and towards the Gower Peninsula.
Key Statistics
Rank
6th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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4m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
You are standing on layers of rugged sandstone and softer mudstone. These durable rocks form the mountain’s flat plateau and the dramatic cliffs encircling the summit.
Classifications
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Latitude
51.8814°N
Longitude
3.7085°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Welsh 'Fan' (a mutation of ban, meaning peak) and 'Brycheiniog', referring to the ancient kingdom of Brychan. It translates as the 'Peak of the Kingdom of Brychan', the territory that eventually became Brecknockshire.
- •The summit plateau is formed from Old Red Sandstone, which terminates abruptly at the northern edge to create the spectacular cliffs that drop into the glacial cirque below.
- •From the trig point, look east to see the distant, sharp profiles of Pen y Fan and Corn Du, or west across the plateau toward the distinctive 'broken' ridge of Picws Du and the waters of Llyn y Fan Fach.
- •The trig point is a useful navigational marker on this high plateau, as the broad, flat terrain can become notoriously disorienting and featureless when the clouds roll in from the Bristol Channel.
- •While the central Brecon Beacons attract the crowds, the trek to this trig point involves significantly more solitude and a much longer walk-in from the nearest road, making every metre of the 801m height feel well-earned.