Brecon Beacons Hike: WW2 Wellington Bomber Wreckage, Fan y Big & Ridge Walking

Views as far as the eye can see on this incredible Brecon Beacons hike, in beautiful South Wales. We start at a good sized free carpark (Blaen y Glyn Uchaf CF48 2UT) right next to the stunning Nant Bwrefwr river, famed for its epic waterfalls, one of which we were immediately met with when leaving the carpark.

From there we make our way up Graig y Fan Ddu and walk along its' ridge. This is a hike with a huge amount of high ground full of some of the best views in South Wales. After walking over the boggy heath we reach Fan y Big and enjoy some time on the, very photographed, 'diving board', a massive rock protruding from the mountain, giving the illusion of danger in many a photo!

We then follow another jaw-dropping ridge around to the flanks of Waun Rydd to spend some time at the WW2 Wellington Bomber crash site, here there is wreckage and a memorial to the brave Canadian crew who sadly died in the incident.

After going up to Waun Rydd's high point we wind our way down the valley, over moorland and rivers, ending up in the Talybont Forset before returning to the carpark. This is circular hike is just over 10 miles and really was such a perfect walk for early summer.
Big thanks to Amy, Dave & Foxy for joining us!

Thank you for being here, all the best, Ceri & Kat!

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