49 easy-to-follow circular walk route maps of all grades in Bannau Brycheiniog (The Brecon Beacons)

Bannau Brycheiniog (The Brecon Beacons National Park) is located in South Wales covering part of the counties of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen.

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Walk po158 Pen y Fan from The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre

The easiest(!) way to climb Pen y Fan

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	1,736ft (529m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po158 Pen y Fan from The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre pdf

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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Walk po107 Y Gyrn, Corn Du and Pen y Fan from The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre

A less travelled route up Pen y Fan

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	1,736ft (529m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po107 Y Gyrn, Corn Du and Pen y Fan from The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre pdf

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Walk po119 Waun Rydd and Bryn from Talybont Water Treatment Works

Steady ascent to good views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	2,330ft (710m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po119 Waun Rydd and Bryn from Talybont Water Treatment Works pdf

Route Summary:

Talybont Water Treatment Works - Talybont Reservoir - Twyn Du (Waun Rydd) - Carn Pica - Craig Pwllfa - Waun Rydd - Gwaun Cerrig Llwydion (Bwlch y Ddwyallt) - Rhiw Bwlch y Ddwyallt - Gist Wen - Ffordd Las or Bwlch Main - Bryn (Waun Rydd) - Bryn Bair - The Usk Valley Walk - Aber Village - Talybont Water Treatment Works

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Walk po126 Allt Lwyd and Waun Rydd from Talybont Reservoir

Steady ascent to good views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	2,445ft (745m)
Time:	5.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po126 Allt Lwyd and Waun Rydd from Talybont Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Talybont Reservoir - Allt Lwyd - Gwalciau'r Cwm - Nant Cynafon - Cwar y Gigfran - Gwaun Cerrig Llwydion (Bwlch y Ddwyallt) - Waun Rydd - Craig Pwllfa - Carn Pica - Twyn Du (Waun Rydd) - Berth Lwyd Fach - Nant Tarthwynni - Talybont Reservoir

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Walk po152 Allt Lwyd, Waun Rydd and Bryn from Talybont Reservoir

Steady ascent to fabulous views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	2,521ft (768m)
Time:	6.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po152 Allt Lwyd, Waun Rydd and Bryn from Talybont Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Talybont Reservoir - Allt Lwyd - Gwalciau'r Cwm - Carn Pica - Craig Pwllfa - Waun Rydd - Gwaun Cerrig Llwydion (Bwlch y Ddwyallt) - Rhiw Bwlch y Ddwyallt - Gist Wen - Ffordd Las or Bwlch Main - Bryn (Waun Rydd) - Bryn Bair - The Usk Valley Walk - Aber Village - Talybont Reservoir

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Walk po147 The Glen Collwn Round from Talybont Reservoir

Long high level walk with dramatic views.

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.25 miles (21 km)
Ascent:	3,397ft (1,035m)
Time:	8.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po147 The Glen Collwn Round from Talybont Reservoir pdf

Route Summary:

Talybont Reservoir - Allt Lwyd - Gwalciau'r Cwm - Carn Pica - Craig Pwllfa - Waun Rydd - Gwaun Cerrig Llwydion (Bwlch y Ddwyallt) - Graig Fan Las - Craig y Fan Ddu - Blaen y Glyn - The Taff Trail - Pant y Creigiau - Cefn Tarenni Cochion - Bryniau Gleision (Talybont Reservoir) - Darren Fawr - Darren Fach - Pen Bwlch Glasgwm - Pen Rhiw-calch - The Taff Trail - Talybont Reservoir

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Walk mo123 Sugar Loaf (Y Fal) from Porth-y-parc Farm

Simply stunning views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.25 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	1,555ft (474m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk mo123 Sugar Loaf (Y Fal) from Porth-y-parc Farm pdf

Route Summary:

Porth-y-parc Farm - The Park - Twyn Gwyn - Sugar Loaf (Y Fal) - Deri - Sunny View - Sunny Vale - Porth-y-parc Farm

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Walk po141 The Waterfalls Walk from Pontneddfechan

The finest waterfall walk in the UK

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	1,476ft (450m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po141 The Waterfalls Walk from Pontneddfechan pdf

Route Summary:

Pontneddfechan - Nedd Fechan - Pwll Du Ar Byrddin - Sgwd Gwladus (waterfall) - Stepping Stones - Sgwd y Bedol (waterfall) - Sgwd Ddwli Isaf/ (waterfall) - Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (waterfall) - Pont Melin-fach - Pont Rhyd-y-cnau - Gwaun Bryn-bwch - Cwm Porth - Afon Mellte - Sgwd Clun-gwyn (waterfall) - Sgwd Isaf Clwn-gwyn (waterfall) - Sgwd YrPannwr (waterfall) - Sgwd Yr Elra (waterfall) - Cilhepste-fach - Cilhepste-cerig - Craig y Ddinas - Coed y Ffyrnau - Pontneddfechan

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Walk po106 Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf from Pontneddfechan

A walk to some of the finest waterfalls in Wales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	1,148ft (350m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po106 Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf from Pontneddfechan pdf

Route Summary:

Pontneddfechan - Nedd Fechan - Pwll Du Ar Byrddin - Sgwd Gwladus (waterfall) - Stepping Stones - Sgwd y Bedol (waterfall) - Sgwd Ddwli Isaf (waterfall) - Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (waterfall) - Pont Melin-fach - Pont Rhyd-y-cnau - Pont Melin-fach - Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (waterfall) - Sgwd Ddwli Isaf (waterfall) - Sgwd y Bedol (waterfall) - Stepping Stones - Sgwd Gwladus (waterfall) - Pwll Du Ar Byrddin - Nedd Fechan - Pontneddfechan

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Walk po146 Cribyn and Fan y Big from Pont y Caniedydd

Superb ridge walk - pick a clear day

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	2,539ft (774m)
Time:	5.75hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po146 Cribyn and Fan y Big from Pont y Caniedydd pdf

Route Summary:

Pont y Caniedydd - Afon Cynrig - Bailea - Cwm Cynwyn Farm - Bryn Teg - Cribyn - Bwlch ar y Fan - Fan y Big - Cefn Cyff - Nant Cynrig - Cwmcynwyn - Pont y Caniedydd

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Walk po132 Heol Senni and Fan Gyhirych from Pont Gihirych (Cray Reservoir)

Open moorland walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	1,792ft (546m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po132 Heol Senni and Fan Gyhirych from Pont Gihirych (Cray Reservoir) pdf

Route Summary:

Pont Gihirych (Cray Reservoir) - Heol Senni (Fan Bwlch Chwyth) - Yr Allt (Forest Fawr) - Bwlch y Duwynt - Fan Fraith - Fan Gyhirych - Bwlch Bryn-fhudd - Pont Gihirych.

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Walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf

The shortest, easiest way up Pen y Fan

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.25 km)
Ascent:	1,736ft (487m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po101 Pen y Fan from Pont ar Daf pdf

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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Walk po172 Cefn Yr Ystrad from Pontsticill

Wild moorland &ampamp; disused quarries

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,326ft (404m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po172 Cefn Yr Ystrad from Pontsticill pdf

Route Summary:

Ponsticill - Baltic Quarry - Cefn Yr Ystrad - Cwar Yr Ystrad - Cwar Yr Hendre - Gwaun Danydarren - Gwaun Nant Ddu - Cwm Callan - Dolygaer - Pontsticill Reservoir - Brecon Mountain Railway - Pontsticill Railway Station - Ponsticill

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Walk po120 Hay Bluff, Twmpa and Rhos Dirion from Pen yBeaconStone Circle

Steep ascent to superb views of the Wye Valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	1,942ft (592m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po120 Hay Bluff, Twmpa and Rhos Dirion from Pen yBeaconStone Circle pdf

Route Summary:

Pen y Beacon Stone Circle - The Offa's Dyke Path - Hay Bluff - Fynnon y Parc - Gospel Pass - Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) - Rhiw y Fan - Rhos Dirion - Rhiw Wen - Caemarchog - Three Rivers Ride - Pen y Beacon Stone Circle

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Walk po164 Hay Bluff and Twmpa from Pen yBeaconStone Circle

Steep ascent to superb views of the Wye Valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	1,555ft (474m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po164 Hay Bluff and Twmpa from Pen yBeaconStone Circle pdf

Route Summary:

Pen yBeaconStone Circle - Hay Bluff - Gospel Pass - Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) - Rhiw Wen - Pen yBeaconStone Circle.

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Walk po135 Pen Cerrig-calch and Mynydd Llysiau from Nuadd-fawr

Fine views in all directions

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:	2,430ft (741m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po135 Pen Cerrig-calch and Mynydd Llysiau from Nuadd-fawr pdf

Route Summary:

Nuadd-fawr - Llanbedr - Table Mountain (Pen Cerrig-calch) - Trwyn Ysgwrfa - Pen Cerrig-calch - Pen Allt-mawr - Pen Twyn Glas - Mynydd Llysiau - Tal-y-maes Bridge - Hermitage Bridge - Cwm Farm - Nuadd-fawr

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Walk po153 Pen Cerrig-calch and Waun Fach from Nuadd-fawr

Fine views in all directions

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.5 miles (21.5 km)
Ascent:	3,175ft (968m)
Time:	8 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po153 Pen Cerrig-calch and Waun Fach from Nuadd-fawr pdf

Route Summary:

Nuadd-fawr - Llanbedr - Table Mountain (Pen Cerrig-calch) - Trwyn Ysgwrfa - Pen Cerrig-calch - Pen Allt-mawr - Pen Twyn Glas - Mynydd Llysiau - Pen Trumau - Waun Fach - Pen y Gadair Fawr - Pen Twyn Mawr - Pen Gwyllt Meirch - Nantyrychain - Cwm Farm - Nuadd-fawr

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Walk po129 The Grwyne Fechan Round

Fine high mountain views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12 miles (19 km)
Ascent:	2,637ft (804m)
Time:	7 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po129 The Grwyne Fechan Round pdf

Route Summary:

Nuadd-fawr - Llanbedr - Darren Fach - Pen Twyn Glas - Mynydd Llysiau - Pen Trumau - Waun Fach - Pen y Gadair Fawr - Pen Twyn Mawr - Pen Gwyllt Meirch - Nantyrychain - Cwm Farm - Nuadd-fawr

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Walk po108 Pen Cerrig-calch and Pen Allt-mawr from Neuadd-fawr

Fine views in all directions

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	1,879ft (573m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po108 Pen Cerrig-calch and Pen Allt-mawr from Neuadd-fawr pdf

Route Summary:

Neuadd-fawr - Llanbedr - Ty-Croes Farm - Table Mountain (Pen Cerrig-calch) - Trwyn Ysgwrfa - Pen Cerrig-calch - Pen Allt-mawr - Pen Twyn Glas - Tal Trwynau - Darren Fach - Neuadd-fawr.

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Walk po104 Pen y Fan and Cribyn from Nant Gwdi

Superb views - pick a nice day

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	2,629ft (801m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po104 Pen y Fan and Cribyn from Nant Gwdi pdf

Route Summary:

Nant Gwdi - Cefn Cwm Llwch - Pen y Fan - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Craig Cwm Sere - Cribyn - Bryn-teg - Pant - Plas-y-gaer - Nant Gwdi

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Walk po169 Corn Du, Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big from Nant Cwm Llwch nr Brecon

Simply fantastic - but pick a nice clear day

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:	3,256ft (992m)
Time:	7.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po169 Corn Du, Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big from Nant Cwm Llwch nr Brecon pdf

Route Summary:

Nant Cwm Llwch - Brecon - Llyn Cwm Llwch - Tommy Jones Obelisk - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Craig Cwm Sere - Cribyn - Craig Cwm Cynwyn - Fan y Big - Bailea - Afon Cynrig - Pant - Plas-y-gaer - Nant Gwdi - Heolfanog - Cil-rhew - Pont Rhydybetws - Nant Cwm Llwch

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Walk po136 Corn Du and Pen y Fan from Nant Cwm Llwch near Brecon

Simply fantastic views - pick a nice day

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	2,288ft (697m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po136 Corn Du and Pen y Fan from Nant Cwm Llwch near Brecon pdf

Route Summary:

Nant Cwm Llwch - Brecon - Llyn Cwm Llwch - Tommy Jones Obelisk - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Cefn Cwm Llwch - Heolfanog - Cil-rhew - Pont Rhydybetws - Nant Cwm Llwch

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Walk mo108 Sugar Loaf and St Mary's Vale from Mynydd Llanwenarth

Simply stunning views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:	1,535ft (468m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk mo108 Sugar Loaf and St Mary's Vale from Mynydd Llanwenarth pdf

Route Summary:

Mynydd Llanwenarth - Mynydd Pen-y-fal - Sugar Loaf (Y Fal) - Nant Iago - St Mary's Vale - Pen-yr-heol Farm - Mynydd Llanwenarth

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Walk mo100 Sugar Loaf and Mynydd Pen-y-fal from Mynydd Llanwenarth

Simply stunning views - the easy way

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	1,191ft (363m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk mo100 Sugar Loaf and Mynydd Pen-y-fal from Mynydd Llanwenarth pdf

Route Summary:

Mynydd Llanwenarth - Llyweddrog Farm - Mynydd Pen-y-fal - Sugar Loaf (Y Fal) - Mynydd Llanwenarth

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Walk po124 Fan Nedd and Fan Gyhirych from Maen Llia

Long but easy to follow moorland walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	15 miles (24 km)
Ascent:	3,157ft (962m)
Time:	8½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po124 Fan Nedd and Fan Gyhirych from Maen Llia pdf

Route Summary:

Maen Llia Standing Stone - Fan Nedd - Bwlch y Duwynt - Fan Fraith - Fan Gyhirych - Bwlch Bryn-rhudd - Penwyllt - Carreg Cadno - Sand Hill - Coed-y-Garreg - Sarn Helen Roman Road - Maen Madoc Standing Stone - Plas-y-gors - Blaen Llia - Maen Llia.

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Walk po127 Fan y Big, Cribyn, Pen y Fan and Corn Du from Neuadd Reservoir

Unsurpassed views from this high level route - pick a clear day

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	2,850ft (869m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po127 Fan y Big, Cribyn, Pen y Fan and Corn Du from Neuadd Reservoir pdf

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

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Walk po100 Pen y Fan from Neuadd Reservoir

Popular classic walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	2,402ft (732m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po100 Pen y Fan from Neuadd Reservoir pdf

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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Walk po157 Mynydd Troed from Llangors (Llangorse)

Steady climb to superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,526ft (465m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po157 Mynydd Troed from Llangors (Llangorse) pdf

Route Summary:

LLangors Lake (Llangorse Lake) or Llyn Syfaddan - Llangors - Mynydd Troed - Llangors - LLangors Lake.

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Walk po122 Blaen-yr-henbant and Crug Mawrfrom Llanbedr

Great views on clear paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	1,925ft (587m)
Time:	5.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po122 Blaen-yr-henbant and Crug Mawrfrom Llanbedr pdf

Route Summary:

Llanbedr - Hen-bant - Blaen-yr-henbant - Crug Mawr - Disgwylfa - Pen Gwyllt Meirch - Nantyrychain - Cwm Farm - Neuadd-fawr - Penhoelmeirch - TheFfawydd - GreenCottage - Llanbedr

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Walk po123 Fan Hir, Fan Brycheiniog, Picws Du (Bannau Sir Gaer), Waun Lefrith (Bannau Sir Gaer) and Garreg Las from Glyntawe

Simply magnificent

Vital Statistics:

Length:	15 miles (24 km)
Ascent:	3,673ft (1,119m)
Time:	9.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po123 Fan Hir, Fan Brycheiniog, Picws Du (Bannau Sir Gaer), Waun Lefrith (Bannau Sir Gaer) and Garreg Las from Glyntawe pdf

Route Summary:

Glyntawe - Afon Tawe - Ty Hendrey - Allt Fach - Fan Fechan - Fan Hir - Bwlch Giedd - The Beacons Way - Fan Brycheiniog (Twr y Fan Foel) - Fan Foel - Tro'r Fan Foel - Bwlch Blaen Twrch - Pant y Bwlch - Picws Du (Bannau Sir Gaer) - Glastir y Picws - Cwar Du Mawr - Cwar Du Bach - Waun Lefrith (Bannau Sir Gaer) - Afon Mihartfach - Carreg yr Ogof - Garreg Las (Twyn Swnd) - Pen Rhiw-goch - Twrch Fechan - Cwterydd Blaen-Twrch Fechag - Esgair Ddu (Black Mountains) - Carnau Nant-Menyn - Nant Lluestau - Afon Twrch - Afon Giedd - Pwll y Cig - Waun Fignen Felen - Disgwylfa - Twynwalter - Twyn Spratt - Afon Haffes - Dan-yr-Ogog Campsite and Showcaves - Glyntawe

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Walk mo103 Bryn Arw from Forest Coal Pit

Superb mountain views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	810ft (247m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk mo103 Bryn Arw from Forest Coal Pit pdf

Route Summary:

Forest Coal Pit - Rhys-lanau - Bryn Arw - Chapel Farm - Forest Coal Pit

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Walk cm101 Moel Gornach (Garreg Lwyd) from Foel Fawr (A4069)

Easy bag when clear - but can be tricky to locate the summit in mist

Vital Statistics:

Length:	1.5 miles (2.5 km)
Ascent:	440ft (134m)
Time:	1 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cm101 Moel Gornach (Garreg Lwyd) from Foel Fawr (A4069) pdf

Route Summary:

Foel Fawr (A4069) - Disused Quarry - Moel Gornach (Garreg Lwyd) - Foel Fawr (A4069)

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Walk mo122 The River Usk from Clytha

Lovely riverside walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:	374ft (114m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk mo122 The River Usk from Clytha pdf

Route Summary:

Clytha National Trust Car Park - The River Usk - The Usk Valley Walk - Pant-y-Goitre - Llangatwg Dyffryn Wysg - Llanellen - Llanover - Pant-y-Goitre - Clytha National Trust Car Park

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Walk mo113 The River Usk and Coed y Bwnydd from Clytha

Riverside stroll and an ancient fort

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	768ft (234m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk mo113 The River Usk and Coed y Bwnydd from Clytha pdf

Route Summary:

Clytha National Trust Car Park - The River Usk - Afon Wysg - The Usk Valley Walk - Bettws Newydd - Coed y Bwnydd (fort) - Clytha Hill - Great House Farm - Hillgrove Farm - Clytha - Clytha National Trust Car Park

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Walk po114 Black Mountain/Y Mynydd Du - Fan Hir, Fan Brycheiniog, Picws Du (Bannau Sir Gaer) and Waun Lefrith (Bannau Sir Gaer) from nr Llanddeusant

Superb ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:	2,914ft (888m)
Time:	6 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk po114 Black Mountain/Y Mynydd Du - Fan Hir, Fan Brycheiniog, Picws Du (Bannau Sir Gaer) and Waun Lefrith (Bannau Sir Gaer) from nr Llanddeusant pdf

Route Summary:

Car Park SE of Llanddeusant - Nant Melyn - Sychnant - Disgwylfa - Cefn Disgwylfa - Tro'r Fan Foel - Fan Foel - The Beacons Way - Twr y Fan Foel - Fan Brycheiniog - Fan Hir - Fan Brycheiniog (Twr y Fan Foel) - Fan Foel - Bwlch Blaen Twrch - Pant y Bwlch - Picws Du (Bannau Sir Gaer) - Glastir y Picws - Cwar Du Mawr - Cwar Du Bach - Waun Lefrith (Bannau Sir Gaer) - Llyn y Fan Fach - Llethr y Llyn - Waun y Llyn - Nant Coch - Car Park SE of Llanddeusant

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Walk po179 Black Mountain/Y Mynydd Du - Picws Du (Bannau Sir Gaer) and Waun Lefrith (Bannau Sir Gaer) from nr Llanddeusant

Superb ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:	2,130ft (649m)
Time:	4½ hrs
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Route Summary:

Car Park SE of Llanddeusant - Nant Melyn - Sychnant - Disgwylfa - Cefn Disgwylfa - Tro'r Fan Foel - Fan Foel - The Beacons Way - Twr y Fan Foel - Bwlch Blaen Twrch - Pant y Bwlch - Picws Du (Bannau Sir Gaer) - Glastir y Picws - Cwar Du Mawr - Cwar Du Bach - Waun Lefrith (Bannau Sir Gaer) - Llyn y Fan Fach - Llethr y Llyn - Waun y Llyn - Nant Coch - Car Park SE of Llanddeusant

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Walk po116 Black Mountain and Rhos Dirion from Capel-y-ffin

High moorland walk with superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	14 miles (22.5 km)
Ascent:	2,808ft (856m)
Time:	8 hrs
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Route Summary:

Capel-y-ffin - The Offa's Dyke Path - Black Mountain (South Top) - Black Mountain - Hay Bluff - Gospel Pass - Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) - Rhiw y Fan - Rhos Dirion - Twyn Talycefn - Blacksmith's Anvil - Chwarel y Fan - Capel-y-ffin

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Walk po176 Hay Bluff and Twmpa from Capel-y-ffin

Superb views all round

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	2,050ft (625m)
Time:	5½ hrs
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Route Summary:

Capel-y-ffin - The Offa's Dyke Path - Black Mountain (South Top) - Black Mountain - Hay Bluff - Gospel Pass - Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) - Darren Lwyd - Capel-y-ffin

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Walk po148 Chwarel y Fan, Twmpa and Rhos Dirion from Capel-y-ffin

High moorland walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.25 miles (16.5 km)
Ascent:	2,093ft (638m)
Time:	5.75hrs
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Route Summary:

Capel-y-ffin - Chwarel y Fan - Blacksmith's Anvil (stone) Twyn Talycefn - Rhos Dirion - Rhiw y Fan - Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob) - Darren Lwyd - Capel-y-ffin

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Walk po131 Bwlch y Ddwyallt and Fan y Big from Blaen y Glyn

The finest ridge walk in the Brecon Beacons

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,942ft (592m)
Time:	5 hrs
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Route Summary:

Blaen y Glyn - Craig y Fan Ddu - Gwaun Cerrig Llwydion (Bwlch y Ddwyallt) - Craig Cwareli - Craig Cwmoergwm - Fan y Big - Bwlch ar y Fan - Roman Road - The Taff Trail - Blaen y Glyn

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Walk po121 Pant y Creigiau and Bryniau Gleison from Blaen y Glyn

Dramatic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	1,165ft (355m)
Time:	3.25hrs
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Route Summary:

Blaen y Glyn Uchaf - Pant y Creigiau - Cefn Tarenni Cochion - Bryniau Gleison - Darren Fach - The Taff Trail - Blaen y Glyn Uchaf.

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Walk po163 Pant y Creigiau and Darren Fach from Blaen y Glyn

Dramatic views with little climbing

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,257ft (383m)
Time:	4.25hrs
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Route Summary:

Blaen y Glyn - Pant y Creigiau - Cefn Tarenni Cochion - Bryniau Gleison - Pen Bwlch Glasgwm - Pen Rhiw-calch - The Taff Trail - Blaen y Glyn

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Walk po162 Fan Llia from Blaen Llia

Winter quickie

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	1,024ft (312m)
Time:	2.75hrs
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Route Summary:

Blaen Llia Picnic Area - Fan Llia - Rhyd Uchaf - Maen Llia Standing Stone - Sarn Helen Roman Road - Blaen Llia.

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Walk po118 Fan Llia, Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Fawr from Blaen Llia

Wild moorland walk (can be difficult in mist)

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	2,402ft (732m)
Time:	6 hrs
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Route Summary:

Blaen Llia Picnic Area - Fan Llia - Fan Dringarth - Cefn Perfedd - Craig Cwm-du - Rhos Dringarth - Craig Cerrig-gleisiad - Gorllwn - Fan Fawr - Ystradfellte Reservoir - Cwm Dringarth - Blaen Llia.

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Walk po102 Fan Llia, Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych from Blaen Llia

Wild moorland walk (can be difficult in mist)

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:	1,569ft (478m)
Time:	5½ hrs
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Route Summary:

Blaen Llia Picnic Area - Fan Llia - Fan Dringarth - Cefn Perfedd - Craig Cwm-du - Rhos Dringarth - Craig Cerrig-gleisiad - Fan Frynych - Nant Cwm-du - Pont Blaen Cwm-du - Sran Heln Roman Road - Maen Llia Standing Stone - Rhyd Uchaf - Blaen Llia.

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Walk mo128 The Skirrid from Abergavenny

Superb views of the Black Mountains

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:	1,155ft (352m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:

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Route Summary:

B4521 Layby - Llanddewi Skirrid - Skirrid Fawr (Ysgyryd Fawr) - Llwyn Franc - Top Cottage - Top Cottage - Pant-Skirrid - B4521 Layby

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Walk po112 Fan Frynych, Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Fawr from near Libanus

Wild moorland (can be difficult in mist)

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	2,009ft (612m)
Time:	5 hrs
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Route Summary:

A470 Nr Llwyn-y-celyn Youth Hostel - Libanus - Twyn Dylluan-ddu - Fan Frynych - Craig Cerrig-gleisiad - Rhos Dringarth - Gorllwn - Fan Fawr - Bryn Du - The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre - The Taff Trail - A470.

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Walk po154 Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych from near Libanus

Short but steep climb to fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.75 miles (6 km)
Ascent:	1,099ft (335m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

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Route Summary:

A470 Nr Llwyn-y-celyn Youth Hostel - Libanus - Craig Cerrig-gleisiad - Fan Frynych - Twyn Dylluan-ddu - A470.

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Walk po137 Craig Cerrig-gleisiad, Fan Frynych and Craig Cwm-du from near Libanus

Superb cliff top views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	1,736ft (529m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

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Route Summary:

A470 Nr Llwyn-y-celyn Youth Hostel - Libanus - Craig Cerrig-gleisiad - Fan Frynych - Nant Cwm-du - Craig Cwm-du - Pont Blaen-Cwm-du - Coed y Fan - Twyn Dylluan-ddu - A470.

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