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Drink in magical lake views at Llyn y Fan Fach in the Brecon Beacons <\/p>

By Dixe Wills\n <\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 09:56 AM<\/p>

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Walk the Beacons Way or the Cambrian Way to the northern edge of the Black Mountain and you will be rewarded with the sight of one of Britain\u2019s most dramatic landscapes.<\/p>

Where is Llyn y Fan Fach?<\/h2>
Llyn y Fan Fach is a cwm, or glacial lake, lying in a hollow 500m up in a pleasingly remote corner of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National Park<\/a>).<\/p>
Overlooked by several peaks, including Picws Du and Waun Lefrith, glittering Llyn y Fan Fach is equally photogenic shot from its shore or from the bridleway that skirts the top of the billowing ridge above.<\/p>
Llyn y Fan Fach walk<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Fairy folklore<\/h2>
The lake is the subject of a curious local legend. A young fairy princess is said to have emerged from it one day and married a young local farmer on the understanding that he wouldn\u2019t hit her three times.<\/p>
Years later, he did just that, so she returned to the lake, leaving her sons behind but taking her team of oxen with her.<\/p>
What to do nearby Llyn y Fan Fach<\/h2>
Nearby you can also take a ride on the Heart of Wales, one of Britain\u2019s finest railway lines. <\/p>
The Black Mountains are in the Brecon Beacons national park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Trains take the 90 scenic miles from Shropshire\u2019s Craven Arms to Llanelli in Carmarthenshire at an agreeably relaxed pace. Credit: Getty<\/p>
Plan your trip and book tickets<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Dan-yr-Ogof, The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, offers not only a series of stunning subterranean caverns but also a dinosaur park, a Victorian farm and an Iron Age village.<\/p>
Plus, there’s a Shire horse centre, where you can meet representatives of a breed whose misfortune it has been to be found useful to humans.<\/p>
Plan your visit and book tickets<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Where to stay near Llyn y Fan Fach<\/h2>
The Plough Rhosmaen<\/strong><\/p>
10 miles from Llyn y Fan Fach, a four star hotel on the edge of the Brecon Beacons.<\/p>
A40 at Rhosmaen, Llandeilo SA19 6NP<\/p>
ploughrhosmaen.com<\/a><\/p>
Check availability<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Pentre Riding Stables<\/strong><\/p>
Five miles from Llyn y Fan Fach, B&B accomodation next door to the riding stables and trekking centre.<\/p>
Brecon Road, Penycae, Brecon Beacons National Park SA9 1GJ<\/p>
Pentre Stables & Accommodation<\/a><\/p>
Check availability<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Looking for more spectacular walking destinations?<\/h2>
Be inspired with our guide to the best walks in the Brecon Beacons<\/a>, or check out our comprehensive collection of expert walking guides<\/a> around the UK. <\/p>
And for more information about Llyn y Fan Fach, visit the National Park<\/a>.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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What to do nearby Llyn y Fan Fach<\/h2>Nearby you can also take a ride on the Heart of Wales, one of Britain\u2019s finest railway lines. <\/p>

Where to stay near Llyn y Fan Fach<\/h2>The Plough Rhosmaen<\/strong><\/p>10 miles from Llyn y Fan Fach, a four star hotel on the edge of the Brecon Beacons.<\/p>A40 at Rhosmaen, Llandeilo SA19 6NP<\/p>