Overview
On September 18th 2026 we’ll be heading to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National Park), for our second Summit Under Stars challenge! Hike up the iconic Pen y Fan for sunset and return after dark, either individually or with a group of friends, family or colleagues. As a designated international dark-sky reserve, the night sky over the Brecon Beacons is magical – on a clear night you can see the Milky Way, major constellations, bright nebulas and even meteor showers. Star-gazing from the top of Pen-Y-Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, is enough to make anyone starry eyed. Join us for a thrilling experience we are sure you will never forget and help us to support vulnerable young people who are all climbing their own personal mountains. Are you up for the challenge?
Fundraising and Registration Fee
Either fundraise for us and pay a small entry fee, or choose a self funded option where you opt out of fundraising.
- With Fundraising: £10 with £100 fundraising target
- Without Fundraising: £50 self funded
Your entry fee helps cover the costs of running the event, and your fundraising helps us make a huge difference to the lives of the vulnerable young people that we support. We’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure you reach and smash your goals. Once you have registered, we will give you a call to chat about your fundraising plans and there is loads of advice on our website log-in area that you will be able to access when you’ve registered.
Entry fees include VAT
Itinerary
5.30pm – Participant arrival at Pont Ar Daf Car Park, Brecon LD3 8NL
6:15pm – Challenge start
Approx 8pm – Pen y Fan summit. Snacks and hot chocolate served from the peak!
9:30pm onwards– Challenge Finish at Pont ar Daf Car Park
Groups and Individuals
The challenge is a fantastic team-building and staff development opportunity for companies, as well as for individuals, groups of friends and/or family to experience something epic together in the mountains.
Accommodation
You’ll need to organise your own travel and accommodation in Brecon for after the challenge. Once your team has registered we’ll send you a list of local accommodation options and if you’re feeling adventurous, there are plenty of campsites locally as well as hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs.
We’re here for you
The Youth Adventure Trust team is here for you throughout your Summit Under Stars journey. Whether its advice on training, fundraising or equipment please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Once registered you’ll have access to our helpful training and fundraising resources, but we are also just a phone call or email away if you want to talk anything through.
If you want to chat to us before you register your team then please feel free to get in touch with Philippa Cox who would be happy to help.