Fan Nedd, Mountain summit in Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales.
Fan Nedd is a mountain in Brecon Beacons National Park with a broad flat-topped ridge that reaches 663 meters (2,175 feet). The northern face drops steeply while the southern slopes descend more gradually.
Ancient burial cairns on the eastern slopes show that people lived and gathered here during prehistoric times. Steep northern cliffs reveal evidence of glacial shaping during the last ice age.
The name connects to Welsh language traditions, referring to the River Neath that flows through the surrounding valleys below.
Multiple walking routes reach the summit with clear markers and varying difficulty levels. Plan for a full morning or afternoon hike depending on which path you choose.
The exposed rock layers tell a story of different geological periods and mountain-building forces. Visitors who look closely at the cliffs and outcrops can read these layers like pages in the earth's history.
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