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The view of the Beacons from Fan Fawr is disappointing. Although Y Gryn – for once – looks a worthy hill, the bulk of Corn Du precludes any wider vista. More striking are the views W, where the great whale-backed ridge of Fan Llia hogs the scene with Fan Nedd in the background. In marked contrast a short stroll N from the cairn reveals the green pastures of the Tarell Valley.

Storey Arms route (FF1)

Cross the stile by the car park across the road from the Storey Arms and follow a track that climbs the rather dreary hillside on 270°. Where it levels off, and just before it descends into a gully at 973202, break away L on 190° to mount the hillside near a couple of isolated outcrops. Fan Fawr rises abruptly ahead with a well-worn path climbing directly up its NE face to the summit cairn.

Fan Fawr from near Corn Du

Alternatively (ssss1) leave the stile on 230° and head directly across country until you meet the path up the NE face to finish as before.

Craig y Fro route (FF2)

This route also starts from a car park on the A470, this time at 971208. A short sharp pull up the broken slopes, keeping the stream and waterfalls L, leads to the broad saddle backing Craig y Fro. From here a narrow but quite distinct track contours across to the N and Craig Cerrig-gleisiad (ssss1). For Fan Fawr head first SW and then SE over easy grass to ensure the gentler gradients.