Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons (Welsh: Bannau Brycheiniog; [ˈbanai̯ brəˈχei̯njɔɡ] ) are a mountain range in Wales. The range includes South Wales's highest mountain, Pen y Fan (886 metres (2,907 ft)), its twin summit Corn Du (873 metres (2,864 ft)), and Craig Gwaun Taf (826 metres (2,710 ft)), which are the three highest peaks in the range. The Brecon Beacons have given their name to the larger Brecon Beacons National Park, and the range itself is therefore sometimes known as the Central Beacons to differentiate the two.

Brecon Beacons
Bannau Brycheiniog (Welsh)
Part of the Brecon Beacons range, looking from Cribyn to Pen y Fan and Corn Du
Highest point
PeakPen y Fan
Elevation886 m (2,907 ft)
Coordinates51.88328°N 3.43684°W / 51.88328; -3.43684
Geography
LocationPowys
CountryWales, United Kingdom
Geology
Age of rockDevonian
Type of rockSedimentary
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