Routes up
Fan Hir routes: 3 ways to the top
Beacons WayHiking · 12km · 450 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Dan-yr-OgofModerate
The Beacons Way is a long-distance trail that passes over Fan Hir, it offers stunning views of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the route involves some steep ascents and descents.
Fan Hir Ridge WalkHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Dan-yr-OgofModerate
This route follows the ridge of Fan Hir, providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, it is a straightforward hike with some steep sections.
Fan Hir ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Dan-yr-OgofGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route involves ascending the rocky ridge of Fan Hir, it requires basic scrambling skills and offers a more adventurous way to reach the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Fan Hir today?
Fan Hir today (updated 09:11, 28 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 16 mph.
Fan Hir weather today
Dense drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Fan Hir weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Fan Hir weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 33 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Fan Hir summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayDense drizzle | Marginal | 9°/5° | -1° | 37/46 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | 1° | 36/45 | 12% |
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| Fri 30Fog | Marginal | 10°/0° | -2° | 35/43 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 13/16 | 0% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Marginal | 6°/1° | -1° | 26/33 | 0% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 22/27 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 16/20 | 0% |
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Fan Hir 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Marginal | 8°/4° | -1° | 35/44 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 5°/1° | -3° | 37/47 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Marginal | 5°/1° | -4° | 27/34 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 7°/-1° | -4° | 25/32 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 10°/5° | 2° | 33/41 | 13% |
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| Mon 9Slight rain showers | Poor | 10°/8° | 5° | 47/59 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain showers | Poor | 11°/4° | 1° | 52/65 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Fan Hir each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 760m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Fan Hir each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:02, sunset 16:54
9h 53m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:51 and starts 16:05. From the summit you see the sun 06:56 to 16:59.
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About Fan Hir
Fan Hir is 760 m (2,493 ft) high with 43 m of prominence. It is in Brecon Beacons, Wales. It is the 9th highest of the 36 summits Peakify lists in Brecon Beacons. The nearest summits are Fan Brycheiniog - Trig Point (1.0 km), Fan Brycheiniog - Twr y Fan Foel (1.3 km) and Fan Foel (1.7 km).
How high is Fan Hir?
Fan Hir is 760 metres high with 43 metres of prominence.
Where is Fan Hir?
Fan Hir is listed in Brecon Beacons, Wales.
Are there routes for Fan Hir?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Fan Hir, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Beacons Way (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Fan Hir today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Fan Hir tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Fan Hir this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 33 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Fan Hir?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
