Hiking up Pen-Y-Fan South Wales Brecon Beacons Camping and Hiking

# 🏔️🔥 SOUTH WALES 4-PEAK MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE 🔥🏕️

Event has been posted on 4 different meetup groups so will get more people attending this event from other MEETUP Groups.

## PEN Y FAN • FAN Y BIG • CRIBYN • CORN DU

### ⛰️ 12.5-MILE CIRCULAR HORSESHOE • CAMPING • MOUNTAINS • WATERFALLS • CAMPFIRE ⛰️

🌄 ONE WEEKEND. FOUR SUMMITS. ONE EPIC SOUTH WALES ADVENTURE! 🌄
Join us for an action-packed weekend of mountains, camping, spectacular scenery, photography, waterfalls and adventure in beautiful South Wales! 🥾🏔️📸🔥
🏕️ 2 nights camping
⛰️ 12.5-mile four-peak mountain hike
🔥 Campsite campfire
🥘 Food provisions included
🍫 Unlimited snacks & protein bars
🚐 All transfers and transport within Wales
🌊 Easy sightseeing adventure on Sunday
🧭 Experienced mountain/hike leadership
👥 Small, friendly group

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# 🥾🏔️ SATURDAY — THE 4-PEAK PEN Y FAN HORSESHOE

This is the main adventure!
We will drive to Pont ar Daf National Trust car park, arriving in time to begin the hike at approximately 9:00 AM.

### 🔄 OUR CIRCULAR ROUTE:

🥾 Pont ar Daf
⬇️
⛰️ Fan y Big — ~717–719 m
⬇️
⛰️ Cribyn — 795 m
⬇️
🏆 Pen y Fan — 886 m / 2,906 ft
⬇️
⛰️ Corn Du — 873 m / 2,864 ft
⬇️
🥾 Return to Pont ar Daf

### 📏 Approximately 12.5 miles / 20 km

### 📈 Approximately 1,000 m cumulative ascent

### ⏱️ Approximately 8–9 hours on the mountain

### 🎯 Target return: approximately 6:00 PM

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# 🏆 CLIMB THE HIGHEST PEAK IN SOUTH WALES!

The highlight of the weekend will be reaching the summit of:

## 🏔️ PEN Y FAN — 886 METRES / 2,906 FT

We will climb Pen y Fan on foot via established mountain paths.
🥾 No technical scrambling is required on the planned route.
However, this is a serious mountain day, involving long climbs, steep descents, uneven terrain and approximately 1,000 m of cumulative ascent.
Good fitness and appropriate hiking equipment are essential.

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# 📸 SPECTACULAR VIEWS — BRING YOUR CAMERA!

Expect magnificent Welsh mountain scenery throughout the day:
🌄 Mountain ridges
🏔️ High summits
🌿 Valleys
🌊 Rivers and waterfalls
☁️ Dramatic Welsh skies
📸 Panoramic viewpoints
And, of course...

### 📸 THAT PEN Y FAN SUMMIT PHOTO! 🏔️🔥

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# 🏕️ TWO NIGHTS CAMPING

We will stay at a nearby campsite approximately 10 minutes' drive from the mountain starting point.
🏕️ Friday night
🏕️ Saturday night

### ⛺ TENTS ARE PROVIDED

You DO NOT need to bring a tent or air bed.
High-quality Decathlon camping tents will be provided.

### You DO need to bring:

🛌 Sleeping bag — essential
🔦 Handheld torch
🔦 Headtorch
🎒 Personal overnight equipment

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# 🔥 CAMPSITE CAMPFIRE

🔥 CAMPFIRE INCLUDED!
Relax after the mountain day, socialise with the group and enjoy the campsite atmosphere.
🏕️🔥🥘☕🌌

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# 🍽️ FOOD, SNACKS & CAMPING MEALS

Food provisions are included in the £225 package.
🥘 Food provisions
🍫 Unlimited snacks
💪 Plenty of protein bars
If you want to cook dinner at the campsite on Saturday evening, cooking ingredients will be provided.
Alternatively, you may eat at a local pub.

### 🍺 PUB DINNERS & ALCOHOL

Pub dinners are NOT included.
If you choose to eat at a pub, you pay for your own meal.
🍺 Alcoholic drinks are also not included and are entirely the attendee's own responsibility.
🛒 All necessary group shopping will be completed on Friday evening because Saturday's schedule is too tight for a supermarket trip.

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# 🚗🚆 TRAVELLING FROM LONDON

There will be two groups travelling from London on Friday evening:
🚗 CAR GROUP
🚆 TRAIN GROUP

### ⚠️ IMPORTANT

London ↔ South Wales transport is NOT included in the £225 package, as attendees will use different transport arrangements.
You are responsible for your own London/Wales travel costs.

### ⏰ FRIDAY ARRIVAL

Everyone must arrive at the campsite by 9:30 PM at the absolute latest.
This is essential because Saturday starts early.

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# 🌅 SATURDAY TIMETABLE

⏰ 7:00 AM — Wake up
☕ Breakfast / prepare equipment
🚐 8:30 AM — Depart campsite
🥾 9:00 AM — Hike begins
⛰️ Fan y Big
⛰️ Cribyn
🏆 Pen y Fan
⛰️ Corn Du
🎯 Approximately 6:00 PM — Return to car park
Times are approximate and may change according to weather, trail conditions and group pace.

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# 💧 WATER & REST BREAKS

This is a long mountain day, so regular breaks will be taken.
💧 Water breaks
🍫 Food/snack breaks
🧘 Rest stops
Everyone must still carry sufficient water for their own needs.
A hydration bladder or suitable hiking bottles are recommended.

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# 🥾 WHAT YOU MUST BRING

### ESSENTIAL:

🎒 Good hiking backpack
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots/shoes with ankle support
🧥 Waterproof hiking jacket
👖 Waterproof trousers recommended
🧦 Spare hiking socks
🧤 Warm layers
🧢 Hat/cap
💧 Plenty of water
🔦 Handheld torch
🔦 Headtorch
🔋 Spare batteries/power bank
📱 Fully charged phone
☀️ Sun cream & sunglasses
🩹 Personal medication

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# 🥾 WALKING POLES — HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Because Saturday is approximately 8–9 hours of mountain walking, walking poles are very highly recommended.
They are particularly useful during:
⬆️ Long climbs
⬇️ Steep descents
🪨 Uneven terrain
🥾 The final stages when your legs are tired
If you own walking poles — bring them! 🥾🦯

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# 🌊 SUNDAY — EASY SOUTH WALES EXPLORATION

Sunday will be much more relaxed.
After Saturday's mountain challenge, we'll have approximately 3–4 hours of easy walking and sightseeing.
🌊 Waterfalls
🏞️ Lakes
🌿 Rivers
🏛️ Historic monuments
📸 Scenic viewpoints
This is not another major hike — it's a leisurely opportunity to explore South Wales before travelling home.

### Sunday schedule:

⏰ 7:30 AM — Wake up
🏕️ Breakfast & pack
⛺ 8:30 AM — Campsite packed away
🚐 Depart and begin Sunday sightseeing
🚆 Train group — return towards London
🚗 Car group — return to London by car Sunday evening

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# 💷 £225 PACKAGE — WHAT'S INCLUDED?

### ✅ INCLUDED:

🏕️ 2 nights campsite accommodation
⛺ Tent provided
🚐 All transfers within South Wales
🥘 Food provisions
🍫 Unlimited snacks
💪 Protein bars
🔥 Campsite campfire
🥾 Hiking/logistical support
🧭 Experienced mountain leadership
🩹 First-aid-trained leadership
📋 Administration/logistical costs
🎟️ Applicable hiking/event fees

### ❌ NOT INCLUDED:

🚆 London ↔ South Wales transport
🍺 Alcohol
🍽️ Pub dinners
🛍️ Personal purchases

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# 🧭 EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP

The event will be led by an experienced and qualified mountain/hiking guide leader who is First Aid trained.
Support includes:
🧭 Route leadership
🥾 Hiking guidance
🚐 Transport/logistical coordination
📋 Weekend organisation
🩹 First-aid awareness/support
📱 Communication throughout the weekend

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# 👥 VERY LIMITED SPACES

This is deliberately being kept as a small-group adventure.
Because of the logistical support required, I can realistically support approximately 6–7 people maximum.

### 🎟️ AVAILABLE:

👩👩👩 3 female spaces
👨👨👨 3 male spaces
There are:
💷 4 paid places
🎟️ 2 non-paid / heavily discounted places
The free/heavily discounted places are intended for people who can bring a car and provide their own transportation, helping with the group's logistics.

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# 🔞 STRICT AGE REQUIREMENT

You must be under 45 years old to attend.
Age verification will be required.
Valid proof of age may include:
🪪 Driving licence
🛂 Passport

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# 📱 WHATSAPP GROUP

A private WhatsApp group will be created for confirmed attendees by Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, approximately 24–48 hours before the event.
It will be used for:
📍 Meeting arrangements
🚗 Transport
⏰ Timings
🏕️ Camping information
🥾 Hiking updates
🌦️ Weather information
📢 Final logistical details

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# 📩 HOW TO JOIN

### 1️⃣ MESSAGE THE ORGANISER THROUGH MEETUP FIRST

### 2️⃣ Discuss availability and transport arrangements

### 3️⃣ Complete the age/eligibility verification

### 4️⃣ Once approved, you will be added to the private WhatsApp group

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# ⚠️ IMPORTANT — THIS IS A CHALLENGING MOUNTAIN HIKE

Saturday involves approximately:
🥾 12.5 miles / 20 km
📈 ~1,000 m cumulative ascent
⏱️ 8–9 hours on the mountain
🏔️ Four major summits
🌦️ Potentially changing mountain weather
⬆️ Significant climbing
⬇️ Significant descending
🪨 Uneven mountain terrain
You should be comfortable completing a long, challenging mountain day before booking.

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# 🔥 WHY JOIN?

This isn't just a walk.
It's a FULL SOUTH WALES ADVENTURE WEEKEND! 🏔️🔥

### FRIDAY 🚗🚆

London → South Wales
🏕️ Settle into camp
🛒 Organise provisions
🔥 Campfire

### SATURDAY 🥾🏔️

🌅 Early start
⛰️ Fan y Big
⛰️ Cribyn
🏆 Pen y Fan
⛰️ Corn Du
📸 Spectacular mountain views
🔥 Campfire evening

### SUNDAY 🌊

🏕️ Pack up
🌊 Waterfalls
🏞️ Lakes
🌿 Rivers
🏛️ Historic sights
📸 Photography
🚆 Return towards London

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# 🚨 THIS EVENT WON'T BE REPEATED SOON

This particular event is not planned to be repeated for at least another 24 months.
If you've been waiting for a chance to experience the Pen y Fan four-peak horseshoe with a very small organised group, this is your opportunity! 🏔️🔥

### 🏔️ FOUR SUMMITS

### 🥾 12.5 MILES

### 📈 ~1,000 M ASCENT

### 🏕️ TWO NIGHTS CAMPING

### 🔥 CAMPFIRE

### 🥘 FOOD PROVISIONS

### 🌊 SUNDAY EXPLORATION

### 📸 SPECTACULAR SCENERY

### 👥 VERY SMALL GROUP

## 🏔️🥾🔥 SOUTH WALES IS WAITING! 🔥🥾🏔️

Bring your hiking boots, sleeping bag, camera and sense of adventure! 📸🏕️🥾

### 🎟️ ONLY 5–6 PLACES AVAILABLE

### 💷 £225 PER PERSON

📩 Message the Meetup organiser/host FIRST to apply.
Once your place, age eligibility and transport arrangements have been verified, you'll be added to the private WhatsApp group.
Come prepared. Come adventurous. Come ready for an unforgettable weekend in the Welsh mountains! 🌄🏕️🥾🏔️🔥📸🌊🤝