Pen y Fan

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Pen y Fan () is the highest peak in South Wales, in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At  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  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. Three soldiers who died after collapsing in the field in July 2013 were believed to have been climbing the mountain (see "Fan Dance") while undergoing Special Air Service selection.Soldier died 17 days after collapsing in SAS training exercise Daily Mail 2013

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Category:Mountains of the United Kingdom
Category:Geography of Wales