bannau brycheiniog (brecon beacons) 10 peaks
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, more commonly known as the Brecon Beacons, is a haven of vast moorland and exceptional landscapes. Our 10 peak adventure allows you to discover this wonderful area in depth, wandering amongst the wildlife, and being rewarded with magnificent views. The Pen y Fan is probably the most iconic peak in this itinerary and you’ll see why when you get to the top!
Difficulty: 4
typical itinerary
1 Day Itinerary
Breakfast
Transfer to the foot of Fan Gyhirych
Trek commences
Arrive Talybont Reservoir. Trek complete.
Celebration meal
Overnight Accommodation
This itinerary can be altered to suit your requirements. We can include/exclude certain elements (such as accommodation and dinner) and most parts can be tweaked where necessary to best align with your needs.
typical route
The above images are a rough guide only. Please enquire for a detailed route overview.
important!
This route can be tailored to your requirements. Contact us for more info.
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Total Distance: 32km
Total Ascent: 1745m
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1 Day Trek
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Accommodation can be organised in/near Talybont for the nights before/after the trek. We can look into hotel or hostel options, depending on your preference.
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This challenge is difficulty ranked: 4 out of 5.
You are now moving into the realms of serious challenges where you are likely to encounter rough and steep terrain, sleep deprivation, or even high altitude. Be prepared to really stretch your comfort zone. Days can be over 12 hours of trekking, or less if over several days. You will need a resilient mindset & physique due to the strenous nature of the challenge alongside less home comforts, i.e using same clothes for several days, basic facilities if staying in mountain refuges, simple food and for the 24hr 3 peaks you will be sleeping on a minibus! You need to be in good shape to undertake any of these events, and you need to be training regularly. Expect plenty of ascent & descent over long distances! Escape routes will be less available for longer mountain based routes. Emergency assistance may become more of a challenge, especially in remote regions & outside of Europe.
To participate in these events you need have a very good level of overall fitness. You enjoy taking exercise regularly and should be building this up in the lead up to the event (a couple of times a week minimum). You should be happy cross training in several different types of activity (gym, swimming, running, circuit training). You should ideally be capable of running up to 5 or 6 miles at a good steady speed (around 9-10 minute miling). If you do not run, you should be regularly undertaking challenging walks or other strenuous exercise. You should be comfortable walking for 5-7 hours over 14-17 miles in the countryside to include purposeful ascent training of 450-600m ascent utilising local slopes on repeat.
other itineraries
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other itineraries 💚
There are many variations or alternative options to the Bannau Brycheiniog 10 Peaks trek. Here are a few of our most popular. To discuss any of our itineraries in more detail, please contact us via the buttons on this page.
bannau brycheiniog 10 peak marathon - 2 days
28 miles/45km
2000m ascent
2 days
Difficulty: 3 out of 5
bannau brycheiniog 10 peak marathon
28 miles/45km
2200m ascent
1 day & 0.5 night
Difficulty: 4.5 out of 5
Standard Inclusions
Accommodation (hostel or hotel) - bed and breakfast
Pre-Event Planning & Communications
Bespoke Challenge Portal
Return transfers from accommodation to trek location
Experienced Mountain Leader
Packed Lunches
First-aid trained staff and supplies
Ride Snacks
Access to training plans, kit lists, nutritional guides and more
Registration management and support
your on-event support team
Leaders/Marshals will support the group along the correct route and ensure everyone is safe and accounted for.
Our Leaders/Marshals are extremely experienced, often with top-notch local knowledge, carry appropriate resources and are first-aid trained.
Included on events for larger numbers, a support vehicle is on hand for emergency support (where accessible) and refreshment provision. Often an 8-seater or similar, it acts an essential resource in the event of participant fatigue or injury.
On long day treks, the support vehicle can carry water and refreshments to be offered to participants at appropriate checkpoints.
Our team love nothing more than helping fellow walkers achieve their potential. They'll be there when you falter, to give you a helping hand, some encouraging words, or even a stern talking to. Their support will see you through so that, at the end of your challenge, you'll be able to stand there and say

