Bristolians love a good hike around the countryside - and one of our favourite places to venture to is Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales situated in the Brecon Beacons.
To get to the Brecons ready to begin that famous hike, most of us will choose to drive - and park for free - meaning it's a free day out that much of the family can enjoy (usually no matter the weather). But soon anyone climbing Pen y Fan - and using the Pont ar Daf car park - will be charged £7.50 for the privilege, something some have branded an "entrance fee" to Pen y Fan and a hidden extra cost.
According to reports from Wales Online, The National Trust, which owns the Pont ar Daf car park, has announced plans to charge drivers a flat free of £7.50 to park there once work to extend and redevelop the site is complete. One of the most popular car parks to use for those climbing Pen y Fan - and sitting adjacent to the main A470 between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil, it'll be quite a sum especially for those who enjoy it for free currently.
