Route - Pencelli to Fan Y Big then Craig Cwareli, Bwlch y Ddwyallt
Weather - Variable cloud cover, areas where there was low visibility. Strong winds (NW) snow on ground from 500m+ adjusted walk to have prevailing wind on our backs for the majority of the day.
Learning Points/Skills Practices - Group leadership, route planning, practiced winter walking techniques on snow. Not logged as a winter walking day as snow cover not enough to warrant use of crampons, ice axe etc.
Group - 3
Camp style - N/A
The individual takes part in the planning and leadership - yes
Navigation skills are required away from marked paths - mostly marked paths areas obscured by snow with the odd field crossing
Experience must be in terrain and weather comparable to that found in UK and Irish hills - Yes Brecon Beacons
Knowledge is increased and skills practised - see above
Attention is paid to safety - Constantly looking out for hazards and advising as appropriate, especially due to high winds and underfoot conditions.
The journey is five hours or more - Yes, 5:34 hours in total
Adverse conditions may be encountered - Yes, high winds, snow on ground and low visibility in areas.
Ascent of a substantial peak would normally be included in the day - Yes, Fan Y Big,Craig Cwareli, Bwlch y Ddwyallt
Area :
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) is a mountain range in South Wales. In a narrow sense, the name refers to the range of Old Red Sandstone peaks popular with walkers which lie to the south of Brecon. Sometimes referred to as "the central Beacons" they include South Wales' highest mountain, Pen y Fan. The range forms the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog), a designation which also encompasses ranges both to the east and the west of "the central Beacons". This much wider area is also commonly referred to as "the Brecon Beacons".
