Plan ahead for weekend as Beacons to be busy

PEOPLE are being warned to plan ahead if they want to visit one of Wales’ best-loved beauty spots this weekend.

Temperatures over the weekend are set to reach 24°C in the Brecon Beacons and it is expected to be extremely busy.

After recent clampdowns on people parking illegally, DyfedPowys Police has said there will be patrols in the area to make sure the A470 is kept clear.

Numerous events are taking place over the weekend, which will use the Pont ar Daf car park and the Storey Arms Centre and car park.

One event is the WAAT 4 Challenge, where 500 people take part in either a 30km or 40km walk including Pen y Fan.

Anyone planning to visit the area is asked to consider finding alternative parking and routes to Pen y Fan.

Sergeant Owen Dillon, from the Roads Policing Unit, said: “I anticipate a very busy period on the local roads this weekend and particularly in the area of Storey Arms. In addition to the large number of visitors I expect to walk up PYF, there are several events taking place, all bringing extra parking to the area.

“There are a number of alternative places to park your vehicles if visiting the Brecon Beacons, which still have good routes to Pen y Fan. I would urge anyone planning on visiting to consider parking at locations including Cwm Gwydi, the Neuadd Valley or Craig Cerrig Gleisiad Nature Reserve.

“We will be continuing with police patrols of the Storey Arms area this weekend and will take action where it is required. Our priority is ensuring there are no obstructions on the A470 and that people do not park on the road.”