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Description
Fan Frynich is part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Visitor Centre with cafe, or the picnic site, are useful starting points for walks of various lengths, following the Sarn Helen Roman Road (Vandrefalk, Steinskvett, Heipiplerke, Ravn, possibly Ringtrost) and/or the Taff Trail and valley of the Tarell river (Fossekall and Vintererle, 3 species of lamprey).
Closer to the visitor centre are Traeth Mawr and Mynnydd Illtyd, upland wetland sites where , Sivsanger and Enkeltbekkasin breed.
Details
Access
Take A470 south from Brecon, at Libanus turn right for visitor centre and cafe. Follow the Roman Road southward for 3 miles to reach the reserve. For picnic site continue uphill on A470, there is free parking in a layby near the Youth Hostel. From the picnic site opposite a steep climb takes you past the Vandrefalk cliff and onto Fan Frynich.
NB in holiday season the laybys and roadside fill up quickly with parked cars, as of 2022 extra parking is being constructed.
Terrain and Habitat
Plain , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Grassland , Plateau , Valley , RiverConditions
Mountainous , Rocky , HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , SummerBest time to visit
SummerRoute
Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Two circular walks (12 km and 4 km long) are indicated on the map. Note that weather can be unpredictable even in summer. On longer walks wear stout boots, carry map, compass, waterproofs, water, mobile phone and food reserve.