Cardiff and Newport SANDS
Pen-y-Fan Sponspored Walk in aid of SANDS Wales Network
The Event
In June (Sands Awareness Month) the Sands Welsh Network walked up Pen Y Fan to raise money towards a Welsh Sands Garden in mid Wales.
Full details on the event can be found on our Facebook Events page located here.
Information about Pen-y-Fan
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in south Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 886 metres (2,907 ft) above sea-level, it is also the highest British peak south of Cadair Idris in Snowdonia. The twin summits of Pen y Fan and Corn Du at 873 m (2,864 ft) were formerly referred to as Cadair Arthur or 'Arthur's Seat'.
The mountain and surrounding area are owned by the National Trust whose work parties attempt to combat the erosion caused by the passage of thousands of feet up and down this most popular of South Wales' peaks. The mountain is used by the military as part of the selection process of the UK's Special Forces personnel.
