Fan y Big the edge of its precipitous western face. The view of this face from Cribyn is regarded as very striking. Fan y Bîg has since lost its mountain status. The peak is prominent on the north facing escarpment of the central part of the Brecon Beacons and several footpaths cross the summit. All the surrounding land is open access and so walkers can go where they wish. In poor weather however, the paths are the safest route for access. The peak is often crossed by hikers aiming for Cribyn, Pen y Fan and Corn Du, and also forms part of the
St Martin's Church, Pen-y-clawdd Grade II* listed building, its listing recording the "fine barrel roofs" dating from the 15th century. St Martin's Church, Pen-y-clawdd The Church of St Martin, Pen-y-clawdd, Monmouthshire, Wales is a parish church with Norman origins which was rebuilt in the 15th century. It is located on the site of an early Welsh defensive earthwork. The church was restored in 1884-85. It remains an active church in the parish of Llangovan with Pen-y-clawdd. It is a Grade II* listed building. The church dates from the Norman period but is located on the site of an earlier earthworks. The present building was