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{{Short description|Mountain (734m) in Powys, Wales}} |
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'''Fan Fawr''' ([[Welsh]] 'big peak') is a [[mountain]] in the [[Fforest Fawr]] section of the [[Brecon Beacons]] [[National Park]], [[South Wales]] and over 734m (2,408ft) high. |
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{{Infobox mountain |
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| name = Fan Fawr |
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| photo = Fanfawr.JPG |
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| photo_caption = Fan Fawr from near [[Fan Llia]] |
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| elevation_m = 734 |
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| elevation_ref = |
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| prominence_m = 295 |
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| prominence_ref = |
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| parent_peak = [[Pen y Fan]] |
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| listing = [[Marilyn (hill)|Marilyn]], [[Hewitt (hill)|Hewitt]], [[Nuttall (hill)|Nuttall]] |
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| translation = great peak |
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| language = [[Welsh language|Welsh]] |
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| pronunciation = {{IPA|cy|ˈvan ˈvau̯r|lang}} |
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| location = [[Powys]], [[Wales]] |
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| range = [[Brecon Beacons]] |
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| grid_ref_UK = SN969193 |
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| topo = [[Ordnance Survey|OS]] ''Landranger'' 160 |
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{{GB summits start}} |
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| ⚫ | The summit overlooks the steep eastern face and is marked by a cairn. |
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{{GB summits entry|Name=[[Fan Llia]]|Height={{convert|632|m|ft|0}}|Gridref=SN969193|Status= [[Hewitt (hill)|Hewitt]], [[Nuttall (hill)|Nuttall]]}} |
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{{GB summits entry|Name=[[Fan Frynych]]|Height={{convert|629|m|ft|0}}|Gridref=SN969193|Status= [[Hewitt (hill)|Hewitt]], [[Nuttall (hill)|Nuttall]]}} |
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{{GB summits entry|Name=[[Craig Cerrig-gleisiad]]|Height={{convert|629|m|ft|0}}|Gridref=SN969193|Status= [[Hewitt (hill)|Hewitt]], [[Nuttall (hill)|Nuttall]]}} |
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{{langnf|cy|'''Fan Fawr'''|great peak|italic=no}} is a [[mountain]] in the [[Fforest Fawr]] section of the [[Brecon Beacons National Park]], in [[Powys]], [[Wales]] and over 734 m (2,408 ft) high.<ref>Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. {{ISBN|1-85284-304-7}}.</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The summit overlooks the steep eastern face and is marked by a cairn. Unusually, the [[triangulation station|trig point]] on this hill does not sit at the summit but 600 m to the south-west on a subsidiary spur. The hill is drained to the west by streams flowing into the [[Afon Dringarth]] and to the east by streams draining into the [[Taf Fawr]]. The Dringarth is dammed to the west to form [[Ystradfellte Reservoir]] as is the Taf Fawr east of the hill to form [[Beacons Reservoir]]. To the north-east water flows into the [[Afon Tarell]], a tributary of the [[River Usk]] whilst to the south the headwaters of the Afon y Waun conduct water to the [[Afon Hepste]] and eventually to the [[River Neath]].<ref>Ordnance Survey Explorer map OL12 'Brecon Beacons National Park: western area'</ref> |
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== Geology == |
== Geology == |
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The hill is largely formed from sandstones of the Brownstones Formation of the [[Old Red Sandstone]] which were laid down during the [[Devonian period]]. On the southern slopes of the hill, sandstones of the overlying Plateau Beds Formation occur. |
The hill is largely formed from sandstones of the Brownstones Formation of the [[Old Red Sandstone]] which were laid down during the [[Devonian period]]. On the southern slopes of the hill, sandstones of the overlying Plateau Beds Formation occur. |
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In common with other hills in the Brecon Beacons National Park Fan Fawr was subject to glacial action in the ice ages. The western cwm contains a fine late-glacial moraine known as Cefn Bach. |
In common with other hills in the Brecon Beacons National Park Fan Fawr was subject to glacial action in the ice ages. The western cwm contains a fine late-glacial moraine known as Cefn Bach.<ref>British Geological Survey 1:50,000 map sheet 231 'Merthyr Tydfil' & accompanying memoir</ref> The hill is within the [[Fforest Fawr Geopark]] designated in 2005 in recognition of the area's geological heritage. |
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== Access == |
== Access == |
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The entire hill is open country enabling walkers to wander at will |
The entire hill is open country, enabling walkers to wander at will, although most choose to take a line up from the car parks beside the [[A470 road|A470]] at [[Pen y Fan#Storey Arms|Storey Arms]] and Pont ar Daf. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*[https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3454105 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Fan Fawr and surrounding area] |
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{{coord|51.8635|N|3.4988|W|type:mountain_region:GB|display=title}} |
{{coord|51.8635|N|3.4988|W|type:mountain_region:GB|display=title}} |
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[[Category:Marilyns of Wales]] |
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[[Category:Hewitts of Wales]] |
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[[Category:Nuttalls]] |
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[[Category:Fforest Fawr]] |
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[[Category:Mountains and hills of Powys]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:40, 1 September 2024
| Fan Fawr | |
|---|---|
 Fan Fawr from near Fan Llia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 734 m (2,408 ft) |
| Prominence | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Parent peak | Pen y Fan |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Naming | |
| English translation | great peak |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Pronunciation | Welsh: [ˈvan ˈvau̯r] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Powys, Wales |
| Parent range | Brecon Beacons |
| OS grid | SN969193 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 160 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan Llia | SN969193 | 632 metres (2,073 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Fan Frynych | SN969193 | 629 metres (2,064 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall |
| Craig Cerrig-gleisiad | SN969193 | 629 metres (2,064 ft) | Hewitt, Nuttall |
Fan Fawr (Welsh for 'great peak') is a mountain in the Fforest Fawr section of the Brecon Beacons National Park, in Powys, Wales and over 734 m (2,408 ft) high.[1]
The summit overlooks the steep eastern face and is marked by a cairn. Unusually, the trig point on this hill does not sit at the summit but 600 m to the south-west on a subsidiary spur. The hill is drained to the west by streams flowing into the Afon Dringarth and to the east by streams draining into the Taf Fawr. The Dringarth is dammed to the west to form Ystradfellte Reservoir as is the Taf Fawr east of the hill to form Beacons Reservoir. To the north-east water flows into the Afon Tarell, a tributary of the River Usk whilst to the south the headwaters of the Afon y Waun conduct water to the Afon Hepste and eventually to the River Neath.[2]
Geology
[edit]The hill is largely formed from sandstones of the Brownstones Formation of the Old Red Sandstone which were laid down during the Devonian period. On the southern slopes of the hill, sandstones of the overlying Plateau Beds Formation occur. In common with other hills in the Brecon Beacons National Park Fan Fawr was subject to glacial action in the ice ages. The western cwm contains a fine late-glacial moraine known as Cefn Bach.[3] The hill is within the Fforest Fawr Geopark designated in 2005 in recognition of the area's geological heritage.
Access
[edit]The entire hill is open country, enabling walkers to wander at will, although most choose to take a line up from the car parks beside the A470 at Storey Arms and Pont ar Daf.
References
[edit]- ^ Nuttall, John & Anne (1999). The Mountains of England & Wales - Volume 1: Wales (2nd edition ed.). Milnthorpe, Cumbria: Cicerone. ISBN 1-85284-304-7.
- ^ Ordnance Survey Explorer map OL12 'Brecon Beacons National Park: western area'
- ^ British Geological Survey 1:50,000 map sheet 231 'Merthyr Tydfil' & accompanying memoir