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| The selfie stick came in handy! |
It’s no secret that us Welsh folk are extremely proud of the beautiful country in which we live, and it’s also no surprise that we’re proud when you see just how stunning the landscape is. With steep mountains and rolling farmland ,to deep forests and beautiful shorelines, there is always something to do and last week Dan and I put on our trainers, hopped in his car and made our way to the Brecon Beacons National Park to climb Pen y Fan, the highest peak in the south of the UK.
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| The Brecon Beacons is owned and cared for by the National Trust |
The journey to the top was rather tough. It was hot and our calves were burning, and as we neared the summit we were hit by huge winds which whipped around the side of the peak resulting in us rushing to put our coats on as our bags nearly flew away; but we powered through and made it to the top in under an hour, a time which we were rather impressed with!
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| Stunning views at the top of Pen y Fan |
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| A view of the Brecon Beacons from the summit |
There we were blown away (almost literally as it was rather windy!) by the absolutely stunning views. The mountains really are incredible and from there you can see a panoramic view of Wales, including the coast of Carmarthen Bay and the Gower Peninsula and most of Mid Wales and the South Wales Valleys.
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| We made it to the top – yay! : ) |
We picked a pretty good day to go as it was quite clear so we could see for miles and we obviously had to have a celebratory photograph at the height of the summit! We also had a little picnic at the to of the mountain which was really cute, before heading back down and exploring more of the Brecon Beacons.
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| Obligatory ‘top of the mountain’ photo! |
Have you ever visited Wales?
Lots of love,
Jessie. xoxo
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I have visited Wales many a time in the past. I completed the Duke Of Edinburgh award a few years back. It is such a beautiful, understated place. http://www.britishbeautyaddict.com
Ahh it really is such a stunning place! xx
I've only been to north Wales and it's beaches! I'd love to go here though xwww.siobhanrothwell.wordpress.com
I haven't actually been to North Wales that much but would love to! xx
wow what a view! I wish I was better at walking at the moment but I have a dodgy knee that needs to get looked at aha Charlotte Harvs | Blog
It's really stunning! Aw no 🙁 hope it gets better soon for you! xx
beauty pict!!http://zielonoma.blogspot.it/2015/08/f-it.html
Thank you : ) xx
Wow, I'm impressed! You won't get me climbing a mountain! And in under an hour? It would take me a week!Rachael at broomfie.blogspot.com
Haha Rachael! It's actually not that bad – its definitely one of the easier mountains haha xx
Gorgeous photos! Impressive mountain climbing time haha!www.beckieeschle.com
Thank you hun haha! : ) xx
beautiful photographs! the views are incredible, i wish essex as like this!! xxHannah x hannatalks
Aww i would love to visit Essex one day! Wales is such a lush place xx
What beautiful views to reward you!Krissie x – http://pearlsofstyle.blogspot.com
Very true Krissie : ) xx
This looks like a lot of fun such a beautiful view!www.misslaurenmorgan.blogspot.co.uk
It really was gorgeous! xx
I have climbed Pen-Y-Fan a couple of times now, and although it kills my legs on the way up, the view at the top is incredible! xAbi | abistreetx.blogspot.co.uk
My calves were actually burning haha – but so worth the pain! xx
Wow fantastic pictures, looks like a great place!!!I have a new post up on the blog, would love to know your thoughts:* Electric Sunrise – Fashion and Lifestyle Blog *x
Thank you, Helen! : ) xx
Looks like a beautiful place!Barbora/ Fleurerly
It really is! : ) xx
Such incredible scenery, I really do love the countryside! I'm visiting Wales at the end of August and am looking forward to some walks & runs! :)Style Sunrise☀ :)x
Me too! It's beautiful 🙂 Ooh where are you going? Let's hope the weather is not too bad for you haha xx
I went to Brecon just the other day, isn't it gorgeous?! Stunning views – really enjoyed reading this post :)lillies and lipbalmxx
It's beautiful! Do you live close by? Thank you hun : ) xx
I've never tried to go mountain climbing before but the view you got was breathtaking! Seriously, those photos could be a desktop wallpaper BCfactor Blog
It really was stunning! Thank you hun xx
WOW! Wonderfully…. kisseshttp://jovanica92.blogspot.com/
Thanks xx
what a beautiful view! glad you saw it with someone you love :)Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thank you Jessica : ) xx
Wow the views look amazing! I would love to go hiking.Jenn | Jennifer Jayne
Thank you Jenn : ) xx
i would love to do this!!rocheosasu.blogspot.co.uk
You should! It's lovely there : ) xx
The photos look absolutely stunning! Abi | RamblingsofaBlonde
Thanks hun : ) xx
No wonder you're proud look at the view it's absolutely beautiful! :)Such lovely pictures xLIZ| LOTSOFLOVELIZ
Aww this is such a cute post! I'd love to visit Wales and see all the scenery, it looks beautiful 🙂 I'd be so proud of getting to the top – well done!!Hazel xx
Wow what a lovely post, you did really well to get to the top in an hour. Love the old selfie stick and great piccies. Walking is something I would like to get interested in, it sounds like you both had a nice day! 🙂 XxxHelen | Helens Fashion & Beauty Blog
Beautiful nature!!!www.juodaplunksna.blogspot.com