Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt)
826m (2710ft)
The Brecon Beacons Area, The Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales
Craig Gwaun Taf [Duwynt] was promoted to 'Nuttall' status in November 2016
The summit of Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) is marked by a small cairn..
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 4ml (6.25km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,736ft (487m) |
| Time: | 3.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Pont Ar Daf Car Park - Blaen Taf Fawr - Bwlch Duwynt - Pen y Fan - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Blaen Taf Fawr - Pont Ar Daf Car Park
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 5ml (8km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,736ft (529m) |
| Time: | 3.75hrs |
| Grade: | (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre - Y Gyrn - Tommy Jones Obelisk - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Blaen Taf Fawr - The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 5.25ml (8.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,736ft (529m) |
| Time: | 3.75hrs |
| Grade: | (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre - Y Gyrn - Tommy Jones Obelisk - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Blaen Taf Fawr - The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8.5ml (13.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,402ft (732m) |
| Time: | 5½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Lower Neuadd Reservoir - Bwlch ar y Fan - Cribyn - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Corn Du - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Graig Fan Ddu - Lower Neuadd Reservoir
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 10ml (16km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,850ft (869m) |
| Time: | 6½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Lower Neuadd Reservoir - Bwlch ar y Fan - Fan y Big - Cribyn - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Corn Du - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Graig Fan Ddu - Twyn Mwyalchod - Lower Neuadd Reservoir
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt)
Melfyn Parry walked up Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) on September 4th, 2024 [from/via/route] Started walk from car park in the Tar Fechan forest, SO 036170. Tarmac road taken up to Lower Neuadd reservoir, which is now disused, crossed a footbridge & climbed up the grassy slope to reach the ridge at a cairn SO 019182, turned right & followed easy path for about 2 miles to reach the summit of Craig Gwaun Taf. From here it is an easy walk to the top of Corn Du & then Pen y Fan (about 25mins to gain the two tops). From Pen y Fan dropped down steep path to meet Beacons Way & then steep ascent to the top of Cribyn. Turned right & followed ridge, along Cambrian Way to Bwlch ar y Fan before another steep path up to Fan y Big. From here continue along ridge to the junction of the path back to Bwlch y Fan along Craig Cwmoergwm. From this junction I dropped down the grassy slope to the Roman Road at SO 034196 & followed the path back to the car park. [with] On my own [weather] Cool breeze with sunny spells & dry. Excellent visibility. - A really nice walk, would definitely do this one again. Stunning views.
Christina Lander climbed Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) on March 12th, 2014 [from/via/route] From Storey Arms [with] Alethea [weather] Hot & sunny day
Erin Ryan bagged Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) on August 31st, 2021 [weather] Cloudy on top
Mark Davidson hiked Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) on October 21st, 2004 [from/via/route] Walk po127 Fan y Big, Cribyn, Pen y Fan & Corn Du from Neuadd Reservoir [with] Theresa [weather] Rain & Mist!
Rich Jenkins summited Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) on December 29th, 2021 [from/via/route] Pontsticill reservoir [weather] Low cloud around peak height. Windy on top. - Wet underfoot & water running off slopes. Lovely route along escarpment edge.
Sion Britton conquered Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) on August 9th, 2020 [from/via/route] Brecon Beacons horse shoe walk [with] Rhiannon [weather] Mist
Andy Buxton scaled Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) during May, 2011 [from/via/route] From Neuadd reservoir
Bay Wan walked up Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) on May 20th, 2018 [from/via/route] Part of the horseshoe starting from the Storey Arms encompassing Corn Du, Pen-Y-Fan & Cribyn [with] Cocoa dog [weather] Very sunny & hot!
Andrew Joss climbed Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) on August 27th, 2017 [from/via/route] Pont Ar Daf car park [with] Barbara [weather] Sunny
Jonathan Morris, Paul Roddam, Matthew Thomas and Michael Rygol have all walked, climbed & bagged Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt).
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