Fan Llia Ridge & Roman Road Circular Walk
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Fan Llia Ridge & Roman Road Circular Walk
This scenic circular walk starts from Sarn Helen car park and quickly heads uphill onto the broad ridge of Fan Llia. The steady ascent rewards us with expansive views across the Brecon Beacons, making this a great ridge walk in good conditions.
From the ridge we continue up to the summit of Fan Llia, where we’ll stop for a well-earned lunch break and take time to enjoy the open mountain landscape.
After lunch, the route descends steeply, zig-zagging down into the valley between Fan Llia and Fan Bwlch Chwyth. Care is needed on this section, especially if the ground is wet. Once in the valley, we join the ancient Roman road (Sarn Helen), following its unmistakable line as it gently winds back up and out of the valley.
The final stretch follows this historic route back towards the car park, completing a varied and rewarding walk that combines ridge walking, mountain views, and a touch of history.
Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Terrain: Mountain paths, ridge walking, steep descent, Roman road
Notes: Exposed in places; suitable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing essential
Event location and car parking
Sarn Helen Parking,
Ystradfellte,
Powys
CF44 9JD
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Aditional info
We will stopping off at a local pub after the walk for some refreshments and a spot of Sunday lunch, we will sort the details of this closer to the date when we have numbers.
Kit Recommendations
As the weather is so unpredictable we recommend bringing waterproof jacket/trousers, waterproof hiking boots/shoes with good tred, set of hiking poles, multiple layers of warm clothing with a summery base layer, hat, gloves, scarf also enough snacks and drinks to last the walk
This group is sponsored by
Escape Rooms Cardiff.