The Fan Dance
The Fan Dance is a 24k route march in the Brecon Beacons that is infamous within the ranks of all UK Special Forces.
Test your strength of mind traversing Pen y Fan and the associated terrain before taking on the evil that is Jacob’s ladder on the return leg.
Fan Dance Extreme Gemini Edition
If the Fan Dance isn’t enough to satisfy your love of endurance then why not tackle it twice in the same weekend?
Undertake the Fan Dance back to back to push yourself that bit further and join a select group of individuals who have taken on and conquered the challenge.
Where Is It?
Pont Ar Daf Carpark
Brecon
Powys
LD3 8NL
The Brecon Beacons National Park lies on the border between Mid Wales and South Wales. It’s home to waterfalls, forests, market towns and the highest peak in southern Britain.
Directions
By bus: Take the T4 service between Cardiff and Newtown. For up to date local bus information call Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33 or use their online journey planner at TravelineCymru.
By train: The nearest train station is Merthyr Tydfil. The registration point (Pont ar Daf car park) is 11 miles (18km), 18 mins, by road.
By car: From the M4, follow the A470 north towards Brecon. There are large car parks at both The Storey Arms and Pont ar Daf. For more details, and to plan your journey from further afield, please use the Google Maps direction finder.
“Awesome!!! Tough Mudders, Spartan races do not come close. Nothing compares to the fan dance”
“Brilliant! Great that all the guys with the heavy stuff were so cheerful and shouting good luck”
“Amazing. Very well organised with DS who obviously are committed to giving the runners the best experience possible. Well done. See you next year.”