Llyn y Fan Fach is a glacial lake in the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog), situated beneath Picws Du mountain. This beautiful lake is steeped in Welsh Folklore and is listed as one of the 1000 must-see places in the world by the Lonely Planet.

Apr 8, 2024 · Llyn y Fan Fack translates as Lake of the Small Hill, it’s one of the most stunning locations in Wales and a must for your list of hiking destinations. OS Champion Tracy Purnell takes us on a half day circular walk across Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr in Bannau Brycheiniog (The Brecon Beacons National Park)

Llyn y Fan Fach (Welsh meaning "little lake of the peak") [1] is a lake of approximately 10 hectares (25 acres) on the northern margin of the Black Mountain in Carmarthenshire, South Wales and lying within the Brecon Beacons National Park.

This ultimate guide to the Llyn y Fan Fach walk covers how to get there and why you need to visit, and answers other popular FAQs.

Dec 14, 2022 · One of the greatest hikes in the Brecon Beacons National Park is the Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr circular walk. This hugely enjoyable hike scales the mountain peaks of Fan Brycheiniog and Picws Du in the Black Mountain Range massif of south Wales.

Jun 19, 2022 · Llyn y Fan Fach is gorgeous, but if you venture a little further along the trail you’ll be rewarded with some of the best views in the Brecon Beacons and a second glacial lake. It’s one of the best walks in Wales and continuing to Llyn y …

Apr 4, 2025 · Beautiful glacial lakes, plenty of spots to take great photos and varied terrain; the Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr circular walk has it all. This popular, yet challenging walk is one of the best within the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog) in South Wales.

Nov 4, 2024 · Llyn y Fan Fach, Fan Brycheiniog and Llyn y Fan Fawr Circular Walk - 3D Video. Llyn y Fan Fach, Picws Du, and Llyn y Fan Fawr Circular Walk in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park is a stunning walk through some of South Wales’ most dramatic landscapes.

Aug 31, 2020 · Llyn-Y-Fan Fach, which translated from welsh into ‘Lake of the small hill’, is an enchanting glacial lake set beneath the steep flat-topped hills of the Carmarthenshire countryside.

Get to know this 9.3-mile loop trail near Llanddeusant, Carmarthenshire. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.