Brecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge
Ten summits in one unforgettable day – including Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn – along the central Brecon Beacons in South Wales. Our 21 km version is the most popular choice for company teams: a real achievement that the whole group can finish together. Fully guided and supported, on a date that suits you.
For companies, charities, clubs and friends. Want a bigger day? Take on the 37 km classic route or the two-day, 20-summit full traverse.
“Fabulous day doing the Brecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge with Dave, Dave and Robyn. Good fun, professional, friendly and well managed. Thank you so much. Absolutely recommend the team.”
Leah – Brecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge
Three Ways to Take On the 10 Peaks
All three are fully guided by qualified mountain guides, with coach transport and a support vehicle included. Prices start from £99 per person – get in touch with your group size and date for a quote.
10 Peak Team Challenge
The best choice for most company teams – a proper mountain challenge with Pen y Fan at its heart, at a pace the whole group can enjoy.
- Distance21 km
- Ascent1,000 m
- Summits10 peaks
- Ideal forCorporate and mixed-ability teams
10 Peak Classic
The full classic route from Fan Nedd in the west to Waun Rydd – a long, tough mountain day for fit, experienced groups.
- Distance37 km
- Ascent1,800 m
- Summits10 peaks
- Ideal forFit, experienced walkers
Full Traverse – 20 Summits
A full traverse of the whole range with accommodation included – the ultimate Brecon Beacons weekend.
- Distance55 km
- AscentAbout 3,000 m
- Summits20
- AccommodationIncluded
The full 55 km traverse is also the route of our BB Ultra mountain race, which is currently paused – a guided challenge with us is the way to take it on.
Fully Guided, Fully Supported
You walk – we look after everything else. Coach transport is arranged for every guided trip and included in the price, and our support vehicle meets you at the road crossings through the day.
All our events carry £10 million Public Liability, Products Liability, Event and Employers Liability insurance – double the industry standard. Personal travel insurance isn’t included.
Qualified mountain guides
Experienced, first aid qualified mountain guides lead the whole challenge.
Coach transport
Coach transport for your group is arranged and included in the price – around the challenge and back at the end.
Support vehicle
Hot and cold drinks, snacks, cake and extra layers at the road crossings.
Finisher’s medal
Every finisher gets a 10 Peak Challenge medal.
Free photos
Your guide carries a camera, and all the photos are shared with you free of charge.
Kit to borrow
Equipment can be borrowed on request – just ask when you book.
The 10 Peaks
Both one-day routes take in the classic big three – Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn – and then head east along the ridge. Online distances and height gain are always slightly off, so take them with a pinch of salt, but Strava has plenty of lovely photos of each route.
Tap the map to open it full size.
21 km Team Challenge
1,000 m of ascent and descent
- Craig Gwaun Taf826 m
- Corn Du873 m
- Pen y Fan886 m
- Cribyn795 m
- Fan y Big719 m
- Craig Cwareli730 m
- Bwlch y Ddwyallt754 m
- Waun Rydd762 m
- Carn Pica756 m
- Twyn Du533 m
37 km Classic
1,800 m of ascent and descent
- Fan Nedd663 m
- Fan Llia632 m
- Fan Dringarth617 m
- Fan Frynych629 m
- Corn Du873 m
- Pen y Fan886 m
- Cribyn795 m
- Fan y Big719 m
- Bwlch y Ddwyallt754 m
- Waun Rydd762 m
20 Summits, 55 km
The two-day version is a full traverse of the Brecon Beacons range, from the Black Mountain in the west to Twyn Du in the east: Garreg Lwyd 630 m, Foel Fraith 613 m, Garreg Las 647 m, Waun Lefrith 679 m, Picws Du 749 m, Fan Brycheiniog 802 m, Cefn Cul 562 m, Fan Gyhirych 725 m, Fan Nedd 663 m, Fan Llia 632 m, Fan Dringarth 617 m, Corn Du 873 m, Pen y Fan 886 m, Cribyn 795 m, Fan y Big 719 m, Craig Cwareli 730 m, Bwlch y Ddwyallt 754 m, Waun Rydd 762 m, Carn Pica 756 m, Twyn Du 533 m. See the 55 km route map.
Fitness and Training
- As a rough guide, you should be easily walking at 4 km an hour, carrying a rucksack, on rough ground.
- Start training several months before the challenge and build up slowly – leaving it to the last minute is less effective and makes injury more likely.
- Walking, running and cycling all help – anything that raises your heart rate. The best training is getting out walking in the mountains.
- Make sure your boots have been worn in – and are comfortable!
- Not sure about the fitness level? Get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
Meeting Point and Accommodation
37 km classic: we meet at 7:20 am at the end of Talybont Reservoir, where there’s plenty of space for cars.
21 km team challenge: everything is tailored to your group – meeting point, start time and pick-ups are planned around your team.
Coach transport is arranged for every guided trip and included in the price. Accommodation isn’t included on the one-day challenges, so you can turn up on the day or make a weekend of it.
Two-day traverse: accommodation is included at comfortable bunkhouses, YHAs or hotels, agreed with your group beforehand. If you’d like something more high-end, just let us know.
What to Bring
A full equipment list is sent when you book. If you’re an experienced hill walker, use the setup that works for you – common sense is always best.
Rucksack
Around 40 litres, comfy, with a liner or dry bags inside.
Boots or trail shoes
Worn in and comfortable – boots give more support on rough ground.
Waterproofs
A proper hard-shell jacket and lightweight waterproof trousers.
Warm layers
Wicking base layer (not cotton), fleece and a synthetic or down jacket.
Hat, gloves and thick socks
Spare gloves make all the difference if the weather turns.
Head torch
A good one, with spare batteries.
Water and a flask
A 1.5 litre bottle, plus a flask in cold weather.
Food you want to eat
Lots of it – we provide snacks and cake, but bring your own too.
Sun cream, sunglasses, medicines
Plus a small personal first aid kit. Walking poles are optional.
We recommend our partner Trekitt for outdoor kit – use the code TRAIL10 for 10% off.
What Our Groups Say
“Just completed a 10 peak Brecon Beacons adventure with Dave and his team and had a great experience. Feeling it now, it was a great challenge and superbly organised! Would recommend, a very professional outfit.”
S. RossBrecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge
“Fantastic day doing The Brecon 10 Peaks Challenge, highly recommend Dave and his team. His team worked hard to make it an enjoyable day with great support throughout.”
Ms Hancock-NolanBrecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge
“Thanks to everyone for a wonderful day out. Team morale was brilliant and really helped push us onwards and upwards! Excellent service from your team who looked after all of us, especially those of us who struggled! Highly recommended!”
Hazel HWBrecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge
“What a great way to experience the Brecon Beacons. Dave Talbot – Adventure Events provided a safe and very enjoyable experience with plenty of encouragement and support in a very friendly and enthusiastic manner. They clearly enjoy what they do.”
Patrick NTBrecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge
“All of the guides were extremely supportive and had the group’s best interest at the forefront of everything we did, they were also very knowledgeable about the mountains and what lay ahead of us. This is the first time we have used Dave but definitely not the last!”
CC ProjectsGroup challenge
“Highly recommended. Dave was a great guide, super fun and a good photographer too, capturing all the best bits of our expedition.”
Ms A. ChallansGuided challenge
See the Challenge
Brecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge
Pen y Fan and the Brecon Beacons by drone
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Plan Your Group’s 10 Peak Challenge
Tell us your group size, a rough date and which route you’re interested in – the 21 km team challenge, the 37 km classic or the two-day traverse, and Dave will come back to you with a quote – usually within one working day.