Hiking The Length of the Brecon Beacons National Park
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- Опубликовано: 28 апр 2024
- The Beacons Way is a 100 mile linear walk that runs the length of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. The walk includes 16 summits including Pen y Fan, Fan y Big and Fan Brycheiniog. It passes through some wild and remote countryside with some tough terrain - it's definitely one of the more challenging hikes I've completed. It took me 6 days to complete the hike, but I would recommend to maybe do it in the eight stages over maybe 8 to 10 days. It's a beautiful walk, and it's one to take your time and enjoy - the 6 days I walked it in felt a little rushed, if I was to do it again I would do it in 8 days.
If you are interested in any of the gear that I have used on this hike, I have made a video of all the kit I've taken and links are available in the description on that video.
Also, below I have added two links to the route and a link to the guide book I read before setting off. The Ordnance Survey page contains a link to the entire Beacons Way walk - I used this route on my OS Maps App on my phone for the hike.
I hope you've enjoyed watching my journey,
Thanks for stopping by,
Ryan.
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The Route by Ordnance Survey: getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co....
The Route by BBNP: www.breconbeacons.org/things-...
A guide to walking The Beacons Way (by Peter Wilson): www.amazon.co.uk/Beacons-Way-...
Wow, that was epic! Mother Nature really tested you on this hike. Glad you prevailed and succeeded! Good to know your wee mate Toby is on the mend. Thanks for taking us along and for the super video - you got some stunning footage there!
Thank you, Amanda, it was a great hike. I'm glad you enjoyed. Take it easy. ATB, Ryan. 🙂
Diolch Ryan. I should have mentioned, was good to see Toby, even if it was a brief appearance. I’ll check that link out, definitely give them a go.
Thank you, Serk...there's some special whiskies on there. Enjoy!
Hey I just found you via Dai camp n wild with the dragon, we met you on Fan y Big, I will play catch up on your videos soon👏🏻🍻
Hello mate, I remember meeting you that day. We had a nice summer's evening on Fan y Big that night. Welcome to the channel. ATB, Ryan.
All the weather thrown at you Ryan. Love the Beacons Way. Doing it for 3rd time this year. Martin
Thanks, Martin. It's a great hike, I really enjoyed it. Doing it for a 3rd time is impressive...hope you get good weather for it. ATB, Ryan.
Absolutely fantastic watch. I commend you, sir. What an effort so much different terrains and conditions, and there she was that brutal wind on the black mountain, right choice to leave toby home ,because they will follow on regardless how they feel.
Cheers, buddy! Glad you enjoyed .It was a great hike, the weather made it a little more exciting. Yes, I'm so glad Toby wasn't on that one, it would've been too much for him.
Great trip and video Ryan, loved the camera work again. I understand what you mean about coming down the hills as a mature walker whos knees are knackered from road running years ago. Thanks for sharing, good to see Toby put in an appearance at the end, hes a real character ❤
Thanks for watching, Neil! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. ATB, Ryan.
Fair play Ryan - that wind looked brutal in parts, but what a great hike!
It sure was a windy one, Celine. Thank you for watching. ATB, Ryan.
Excellent work Sir. Wild experience. Love it. Saved some weight by not carrying a few dozen sausages for Toby.
Thank you, mate. He would've needed a good few sausages on that walk too!
Brilliant butty, you captured the beauty of the area perfectly. So many fantastic shots, some of the best I've seen of the area. Great tip on the talcum powder to, those toes looked done in to be fair. Atb
Thank you, mate, glad you enjoyed. ATB, Ryan.
Some crazy wind there Ry. Must've been the six bean chilli :D
I think that's what brought the tent down!
Hi Ryan, looks like a cracking adventure. Really enjoyed your video. 🤙
Thanks, Thomas. It was a great hike, I'm glad you enjoyed. ATB, Ryan.
I've been run or walked on or near most of the places you visited- but over a period of 50 years - not 10 days! Well done!
Thank you, Philip. It's a beautiful walk and it was great to see all of the BBNP in one stretch. ATB, Ryan.
Great video weather was brutal at times for you. I've had cows follow me in a line across a field i felt like the piped piper 😂
That's exactly how I felt, Maxine, ha ha! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed. ATB, Ryan.
That was awesome!
Loved it.
You had some tough weather there. Fair play.👏👏
First night when your tent came down🤦🏻 Crazy.
Next morning sitting down with your cuppa as the wind was trying to send your tent up like a kite😂 you didn’t even blink.
Good idea leaving half your food at the storey arms.
Loved those little Whiskeys you had. Brilliant for your camp.
Some beautiful views you shared.
Shows people just how stunning Wales is.
You did your mam proud, 50 mins video and not one swear word.
I like that.👏👏👍
Thanks for sharing that.
I'm hoping to do quite a few camps soon. Starting next month.
Hope you celebrated when you got home with a nice meal and few drinks.👍
Thank you, mate! It was a great hike, I really enjoyed. I try my best to do all my swearing off camera. Hopefully we'll get the weather we deserve so you can get some good camps in. Cheers, bud!
Brilliant video, I’ve done bits of that route many many years ago, there are some fantastic views and I don’t remember it never not being windy😂
I've never seen it that windy before either 😂 Agreed, it's a great walk. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.
Been looking forward to this & you didn't disappoint. Great to see so many familiar locations as you walked it and you certainly had your fair share of the weather on this hike. Sorry for you that Toby was not at your side I bet you was so glad to see him at the end. Have to say that if anyone is watching this with a view to walking it you did a great sell on the hike with your b-roll, some excellent footage that really gave the viewer a sense of what to expect. I was thrown a few times as to where you were so that made it even more interesting as I thought I knew the beacons very well. I would agree with you about the Black Mountains being your fave part of the parc - it is mine without a doubt. 6 Days is hell of a pace and I am not surprised you were feeling it in the legs and under the eyes.. but well done and thanks for sharing it with us - brill job. atb Al
I thought I knew the Beacons pretty well too, I was surprised by some of the places I discovered, especially that stretch in Ystradfellte. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Alan...thanks for the positive feedback. ATB, Ryan.
@@wildaboutwales I have walked the Penwyllt to Ystradfellte route a few times & it really has a remote feel to it. There is a section in that area I want to explore but sadly unsure what my outings are going to be like in the near future - I was taken ill last weekend & for the foreseeable future I am unable to drive so getting out is going to be a problem.
@@thevalleywalker I'm really sorry to hear that, Alan, I hope you're going to make a recovery and be able to get back out. I know how much you love the outdoors and how important it is for you to be outside. I'm going to camp that area as soon as the sun comes out, there's a few little chunks of history there I want to find.
Wow. That looks like an amazing route. I would be interested in doing that myself.
It's a great hike, Steve, I loved it. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.
Just enjoying a a glass of grants whiskey while watching.
Cheers
Nice! Hope you enjoy the video, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the whisky 🥃
Howdy Ryan , just managed to sit down and give this video the justice it deserves . That was a real tuff slog Ryan , insane weather to start . A real challenge that one ,hope the soreness ( Bloody under statement ) has healed now . Enjoyed the video and stunning scenery , clapping hands on the editing . Great to see Toby at the end . Well done Sir ATVB Phil
Hello Phil, it was a great hike and I really enjoyed it. I'm all recovered now, in fact I'm just getting ready to head out for a camp with Toby, so you'll be seeing again soon. Many thanks, Ryan.
Well done mate, that looked tough. Real mixed bag of weather for you to contend with, when the sun was shining the scenery looked epic though. Really enjoyed that you showed points of interest like the Hill Fort and Old Oak. Great Vid 😁
Thanks, mate, glad you enjoyed the video. It was a great hike. ATB, Ryan.
Superb. Many thanks for this video, Ryan. Hope to do this route soon.
Thanks, mate! It's a really great hike and a good challenge. ATB to you, Ryan.
Great video! I need to return home and wild camp at least once! Hopefully Toby is able to go next time. Diolch!
Hello Derek, glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching. Toby will be back out with me on our next camp. ATB, Ryan.
Probably best Toby stayed behind to rest up, those winds may have taken him flying! I enjoy your videos, just subscribed.
Yes, I'm glad he didn't have to experience those winds, but you'll see him on our next camping trip. Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. Welcome to the channel. ATB, Ryan.
Great vid again Ryan- and that shot of the rainbow in Penwyllt was awesome. i think i may have seen your tent pitched early one morning. loving all the mountain scenery.
Thanks, Andrew. Glad you enjoyed the video. The weather made the hike a great experience.
Another inspirational video mate,the weather was a real test of your resilience but you over came it and still relished every moment,the beauty of the black mountains is a sight to see and a great way to finish the hike,well done too you and look forward to your next video👍
Thanks very much, mate, much appreciated. ATB, Ryan.
Brilliant, enjoyed watching that! Cracking scenery and views as expected, that perfect rainbow was fantastic. Good to see Toby at the end as well. Hope the legs have recovered and looking forward to the next one!
All recovered now thank you, Chris. Glad you enjoyed. Me and Toby will be back out for a camp soon. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.
What another excellent video mate! The elements were against but you battled on 👏 love the content of your videos and the style, brilliant stuff! Glad to hear toby is on the med too! Look forward to seeing more! Keep up the great work buddy👍🏻
Thanks once again, buddy! Glad you're enjoying the channel. Toby's all good, you'll see us back out on a camp soon 👍🏼
I enjoyed that Ry, really good watch. Looked hard but enjoyable the same time, well done.
Thanks, mate, glad you enjoyed. It was a good old beasting, but I really enjoyed it
I said to a mate about doing the hike! But after you saying take 8-10 days I think we will go in the summer. Not only hills but all seasons of weather seems a little extreme. Thanks for sharing 👍
It would definitely be easier in the summer months with better weather on your side, Tony. I still enjoyed it though, even with the bad weather. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.
Cracking video Ryan and a belter of a hike fair play mate 💪🏼🥾some stunning views close shave the first night dew dew. I bet it felt strange without Toby but glad he’s on the mend 👍🏻atb boys
Thanks, Carl, it was a great hike, I really enjoyed. Me and Toby will be back out soon. ATB, Ryan.
Another smashing video Ryan. Been looking forward to it. Very well put together. Glad your enjoying the whiskey mate
Thanks buddy! I can't tell you how good those whiskies are, some of the best I've ever tried. Diolch yn Fawr, bud 👌🏼
Superb pal..... 4 seasons in one day😳 'The Fan' still gives me the fear btw🤣 I enjoyed that immensely and look forward to your next outing with Toby👍
Thanks, mate, I'm glad you enjoyed. We'll be out soon for a good night's camping. ATB, Ryan.
Well in, mate, that's a bit of an undertaking for sure. Shame about Toby not being with you for this, but glad he's on the mend. I've just completed a marathon viewing of the last 2 videos you put out and being a gear freak, it was good to see what you carry and make comparisons with my own kit. I tell you what, Dragon's Milk would be a great name for a Welsh whiskey, wouldn't it? Nice to see Carreg Cennen castle again, I haven't been there since I was a boy with a school trip for a project we did on Welsh castles, it truly is a spectacular location and I'm surprised it hasn't featured in more box office films! I know how you feel with the knee pain while descending. I invested in a walking staff from a company called Cold Steel and it really helps to support your weight in descent, it's a bit weighty but worth the extra weight just to help you off the hill! Great video again, mate, loving the content! Take care, mate, see you on the next one.👍
Thanks, mate! I'm glad Toby didn't join me on that one, it would've been too much for him with the wind. It was a great hike, I really enjoyed it. Dragon's Milk would be a great name for a whisky, it was a bloody nice dram that. Me and Toby returned from a camp yesterday, the video will be up soon. Take it easy, Ryan.
Nice hike! Seems you have quite a reasonable number of 4-legged followers!😊
Definitely was a tough walk and the 'water if life' has certainly contributed to your success. Cheers, Michael
Thank you, Michael! It was a great hike, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.
😊 always a pleasure, mate!
What a brilliant video,beautiful scenery and looks very challenging. Thank you
Thanks, mate! Glad you enjoyed. ATB, Ryan.
Fantastic production. Great photography and views.
Thank you and thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.
Brilliant video Ry, amazing footage, commentary and so interesting to see what’s for tea tonight! Wow that rainbow 🌈 glad to see Toby back by your side 🐶
Thanks, Hel. Glad I can share the shit Welsh weather with you over there in Dubai 🙂
@@wildaboutwales Yes it’s great to watch you battling the tent reaching for a cold beer with the sun shining 😆
Been looking forward to this butt
Thanks, mate..hope you enjoy.
Loved every minute of this. You bagged those summits in good time. And I know what you mean when the old knees play up going down hill, what was your pack weight? Looked like you were quite light. Can I ask where the whiskey pouches come from, they look perfect for camps? Thanks for taking us along on this one. Serk
Thanks, Serk, glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching. Fully loaded with all of my food and water I was carrying around 16kilo.
The whisky is from a company called Whisky Me...here's a link:
whisky-me.com/
A feast for the senses, this is a great advert for many , thank you!
Many thanks! ATB, Ryan.
Excellent video Ry, well done mate 👌
Thanks, buddy. Glad you enjoyed 👍🏼
Congrats mate that was incredible to watch
Thanks, Gavin, glad you enjoyed, mate.
Well done ry, I thought that first night was.game.over 🙈 I'd love to do the beacons way but don't think the misses let me with a young toddler in the house on her own haha u had some.crazy wind must of made the walk harder, I also used to be subscribed to that whiskey me , I had a few whiskeys sent out to me but I've just canceled the subscription, they handy little things just over 2 shots in them , any reason why I started west,keep up the good work atb.nick 👍
Thanks, mate. I hope you get the chance to do it one day, it's a great walk. I looked at the whisky subscription, some great drams but a bit too expensive for me. I should've explained in the video, I started in the west, simply for the reason it's easier to get home from Abergavenny. I left my car at Llangadog and picked it up after the hike - a long drive for the missus, lol.
Outstanding, really enjoyed that 👍
Thank you, Rob. Glad you enjoyed. ATB, Ryan.
Hey dude! Really enjoying your videos!!
Good to hear, Myles...thanks and ATB, Ryan.
Too bad Toby had his injury but I think maybe he was lucky. So glad you didn’t take him along. The bloody wind would have made him miserable! Great hike and kudos to you for pushing through the elements!! That was indeed challenging!! Some beautiful countryside!
Thank you, Chris. Yes, as soon as the going got tough I was glad I didn't take him, it wouldn't have been good for him. He'll be with me on our next camp. ATB, Ryan.
What a hike! Thank you for taking us along, Ryan. You really pushed yourself to finish it. We're sorry you had to endure the pain alone. Many years ago we hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail and going down was definitely much harder and more painful! You took us through some beautiful scenery though! The curious sheep and cows were so cute! So glad we got to see Toby at the end!
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the hike. I would love to walk the Appalachian Trail, I bet that was a great experience. You'll be seeing more of Toby soon on our next camp. ATB, Ryan.
The best video so far mate, outstanding footage and the editing is on point👌👏👏I can concur that the wind over the western Beacons is brutal…..even on sunny days 😄😄
Thanks, buddy, I really appreciate the positive comments. It's always windy up there, I don't think I've ever camped there and not got blown about 😂
Awesome video Ryan,👍Shame Toby wasn't able to go with you. Lots of familiar scenery for me 😎. As I was watching two thoughts come to mind. 🧐I think you could do with some hiking poles especially for down hill decents (not sure if you use them). And I know how you like your MSR tent, But a more robust 4 season tent to you give more pitching option not having to shelter from the winds so much. .Look forward to seeing you on a camp with Toby 😉
Thanks, mate, glad you enjoyed. I know they can help, but I tried them years ago when I was having knee problems, but I just don't get along with them. I've got a couple of 4 season tents here, but they're way too heavy for hikes. I'm keeping my eye open for something more suitable and lightweight. The MSR is definitely no good in strong winds. I'll be heading out with Toby soon to camp in the spot I'd never come across in Ystradfellte, it looks great up there for a wild camp. Thanks for the advice, John. ATB, Ryan.
@@wildaboutwales Morning Ryan That spot in Ystradfelte area, Would that be Fan Nedd you thinking of? 👌 Tent wise I was thinking tearra nova northern light and if you had the treking poles to prop up the cross pole for extra stability. Could also work with your MSR?
@@Johnnygee10 no, it's a small section of the Beacons Way, just south of Fan Nedd - it goes from Penwyllt Quarry to Blaen nedd-Isaf, Ystradfellte. I've had my eye on the Terra Nova, I will check that out. Thanks again, John 👍🏼
Another brilliant video, cheers Ry. Have you considered a garmin fenix for tracking distance/elevation/time, plus it will also be a good back up for maps/route. Also some poles for the descents maybe, black diamond carbon z coming in at 280g. Really look forward to each video, cracking stuff.
Thank you, mate, glad you enjoyed! I tried poles years ago when I was having knee problems. I know they'd help, but I don't get along with them unfortunately. I usually use my Strava, but I could do with using something else that's not going to drain my phone battery, so I will definitely check the Garmin out. Always grateful for some good advice, it's much appreciated. ATB, Ryan.
Some great footage really well shot. Thanks very much for the video.
Thank you, Geoff. Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.
Excellent video really enjoyed it .... Did miss Toby but glad he is all better 😊
Thanks Ian, glad you enjoyed. Toby's all good, we'll be out camping together soon. ATB, Ryan.
COOL, what a trek , respect
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed. ATB, Ryan.
Brilliant hike and walk mate, congratulations! What was up with the sheep!
Thank you, Nikki! Glad you enjoyed. I'm not sure what was going on there, must've been my aftershave.
That was a fabulous watch mate, I was waiting for this video. Really enjoyed it. The first night in the msr tent was crazy, lucky you was able to sort it out. Fair play you looked knackered towards the end. But thank you for taking us on your adventure. If I was to do this hike, I probably do it in stages, not sure if I got the fitness levels to do it in 8 days.hopefully good old nick will do it with me. Catch you soon and hopefully meet you one day 👍
Ps, glad your dog is doing well. He looked ready to go when you finished lol. I lost my dog last November, took him on all my solo camps and hikes. Will be hard to go on my own in the future so Usually I hope to just go camping with mates now
Hello Dai, I don't know if you'll remember, but you met me, Marianne and Toby briefly a few years back. We camped on Fan y Big on a summer's night. You was up there with Badger camping and flying the drone. Toby showed up in your time lapse if I remember correctly. It's a great hike, mate, you'd really enjoy it. Just give yourself plenty of time to do it and take it as it comes. Sorry to hear you lost your best buddy, they make great companions for the outdoors, it's not the same without them is it. I'm sure I'll bump into you again one day. Take it easy, pal.
@@wildaboutwales awe yeah I remember. Honestly didn't know it was you I met, there was teenagers shouting and screaming on crybin early in the morning. Crazy that was,but what a stunning morning. It's good to see you got into the youtubing, it's great you can look back on your adventures. I still keep intouch with the Badger but getting him back out is pretty hard at the moment lol.
What got you into creating videos? Your editing is spot on 👍
@@CampNWildWithTheDragon yes, that's it, those idiots made a right racket. Thank you, mate, appreciate it. To be honest, Dai, I didn't even watch RUclips until you told me about your channel that day. I went home, checked your videos out, enjoyed them and was impressed by the drone footage, then I started watching camping videos all the time. I decided to give it a go myself then earlier on this year, and I've been enjoying it. I probably may never have got into RUclips if I hadn't met you that night, mate...mad that!
Hats off to you for filming a potential disaster 👍👍
Thanks, Mike! Got to get the disaster bits on film, I was lucky there.
Fantastic video , mate. Really enjoyed watching that! It's a shame that Toby had to sit this one out. I'm glad he has recovered well though. How did it feel to have a kip in your own bed after all that? Side note - my gran was born in Deanston and grew up there. She worked in the distillery for years. It's a tiny but beautiful little village. Looking forward to your next wild camp.
Thanks, James, glad you enjoyed, mate. Yes, it was nice to rest up after this one, I had a good chill out for a couple of days. It was probably a good thing Toby didn't join me afterwards, that wind would've been too much for him. That's cool that your gran used to work in the Distillery. I didn't realise Deanston was actually a village, I will have to look it up. Thanks again for watching, mate. Take it easy,!
@@wildaboutwales Forgot to ask - how did the Montane hold up in the rain?
Every "moor" used to be forests... such a trajedy... and those symbols marking 3 directions are seriously creepy...
Yes, I often imagine how different the landscape would've looked hundreds of years ago. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.
Another great video! Can you recommend a dehydrator? Many thanks John
Thank you, John, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I've only just started dehydrating my meals, so I've only used the one dehydrator - it's the Homcom 12 tray (link below). It's worked fine for me so far. I was lucky enough to get it when it was on offer for £50. There's also cheaper ones on the market if you shop around. ATB, Ryan.
www.wayfair.co.uk/HOMCOM--11-Tray-Food-Dehydrator-800143V70-L823-K~GCQQ6587.html?refid=GX666875634657-GCQQ6587&device=m&ptid=293946777986&targetid=aud-1650491106875:pla-293946777986&network=g&ireid=213803204&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pXTsrpzG8Ma3w3BHsomjmKSOEJzBY1H7MTymwl8hyFP4BzN5p8aYWBoC-C4QAvD_BwE
@@wildaboutwales thank you very much!
@@Prostoneclean you're welcome.
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Sub & 👍240
Thank you, I'm glad you liked the video. Welcome to the channel. ATB, Ryan.
Not the same without your dog Ryan.
No, I missed him on that walk, Colin. It was for the best though, it would've been too much for him.