 The Beacons Way long distance footpath runs beneath Fan Hir on the east affording close-up views of this impressive hill.The path leads to the glacial lake of Llyn y Fan Fawr and then climbs up the escarpment via a stone staircase of even gradient to the bwlch below Fan Brycheiniog.The stone path is well drained and dry, and there is little exposure to steep drops.