SAS Fan Dance guided hike, 27 September | Event in Brecon | AllEvents

SAS Fan Dance guided hike

Tony Lowe Mountaineering

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Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am

Storey Arms

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Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am (BST)

Storey Arms

Brecon, United Kingdom

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About the event

SAS Fan Dance guided hike
Join us on a guided hike of the famous Special Forces Fan Dance in the Brecon Beacons for a fantastic day on some of Wales finest summits.

The Fan Dance starts and finishes at the Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre we then ascend and descend Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, reaching an elevation of 886 meters (2,907 feet). from Pen y Fan we head to Torpantau Station where we turn around and do the route backwards.

The total distance of the Fan Dance is approximately 24 kilometers (15 miles), with a total elevation gain of around 1,700 meters (5,577 feet).

All hikers will be led by experienced and trained Mountain Leaders.


Unlike the Special forces we will complete the hike at a pace suitable for all, And we would not expect you to carry the 16kg required by the Special Forces (though you are quite welcome to carry this weight)

Some facts about the Fan Dance.

The Fan Dance is a notoriously challenging 24km (15-mile) load-bearing march in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. It's used as part of the selection process for the British Special Air Service (SAS).

It's considered one of the toughest endurance tests in the world for Special Forces.

Many candidates fail to complete the Fan Dance due to exhaustion, injury, or disqualification.

The Fan Dance has a legendary status within the British military and beyond, symbolizing exceptional physical and mental fortitude.


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SAS Fan Dance guided hike, 27 September | Event in Brecon | AllEvents
SAS Fan Dance guided hike
Sat, 27 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am