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Running in Powys is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Powys—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Cadair Berwyn & Moel Sych loop — Berwyn Hills
Expert
01:18
4.85 mi
Llanthony loop from Hay-on-Wye — Brecon Beacons National Park
Expert
05:25
26.0 mi
Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge
Expert
02:38
13.2 mi
Fan y Big Horseshoe Race Skyline loop — Brecon Beacons National Park
Expert
02:15
11.9 mi
Lord Hereford's Knob (Twmpa) trail running loop — Brecon Beacons National Park
Expert
02:11
10.6 mi
Usk Reservoir running loop — Brecon Beacons National Park
Intermediate
01:16
6.06 mi
Garreg Ddu to Craig Goch running loop — Elan Valley Trail
Expert
01:45
9.91 mi
Talybont-on-Usk Reservoir loop along the Taff Trail — Brecon Beacons National Park
Expert
02:39
14.9 mi
Fan y Big – Cribyn loop from Torpantau
Expert
03:21
16.1 mi
Cribyn – Pen y Fan loop from Torpantau
Expert
02:11
11.0 mi
Corn Du – Pen y Fan loop from Libanus
Expert
01:08
4.82 mi
Pen y Fan – Fan y Big loop from Dol-y-gaer
Expert
05:29
27.4 mi
Talybont Reservoir – Pen y Fan loop from Talybont on Usk
Expert
06:21
31.9 mi
Talybont Reservoir – Talybont-on-Usk loop from Talybont on Usk
Expert
02:41
14.9 mi
Pen y Fan – Cribyn loop from Torpantau
Expert
04:36
22.6 mi
Pen y Fan – Cribyn loop from Libanus
Expert
02:09
9.14 mi
Talybont Reservoir – Pen y Fan loop from Brecon
Expert
05:45
31.1 mi
Sgwd yr Eira Waterfall loop from Ystradfellte
Expert
02:01
11.2 mi
Talybont-on-Usk – Taf Fechan Forest loop from Talybont on Usk
Expert
04:07
22.7 mi
Pen y Fan – Corn Du loop from Libanus
Expert
01:55
9.16 mi

The 20 best runs in Powys

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    Cadair Berwyn & Moel Sych loop — Berwyn Hills

    Expert
    01:18
    4.85 mi
    3.7 mph
    1,675 ft
    1,675 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    2

    Llanthony loop from Hay-on-Wye — Brecon Beacons National Park

    Expert
    05:25
    26.0 mi
    4.8 mph
    4,350 ft
    4,350 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    3

    Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge

    Expert
    02:38
    13.2 mi
    5.0 mph
    2,450 ft
    2,450 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    4
    4

    Fan y Big Horseshoe Race Skyline loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

    Expert
    02:15
    11.9 mi
    5.3 mph
    2,050 ft
    2,050 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    Lord Hereford's Knob (Twmpa) trail running loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

    Expert
    02:11
    10.6 mi
    4.8 mph
    1,725 ft
    1,775 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    6
    6

    Usk Reservoir running loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

    Intermediate
    01:16
    6.06 mi
    4.8 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Garreg Ddu to Craig Goch running loop — Elan Valley Trail

    Expert
    01:45
    9.91 mi
    5.7 mph
    600 ft
    600 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8
    8

    Talybont-on-Usk Reservoir loop along the Taff Trail — Brecon Beacons National Park

    Expert
    02:39
    14.9 mi
    5.6 mph
    1,825 ft
    1,825 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    9

    Fan y Big – Cribyn loop from Torpantau

    Expert
    03:21
    16.1 mi
    4.8 mph
    3,575 ft
    3,575 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Cribyn – Pen y Fan loop from Torpantau

    Expert
    02:11
    11.0 mi
    5.0 mph
    2,000 ft
    2,000 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Corn Du – Pen y Fan loop from Libanus

    Expert
    01:08
    4.82 mi
    4.3 mph
    1,575 ft
    1,575 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Pen y Fan – Fan y Big loop from Dol-y-gaer

    Expert
    05:29
    27.4 mi
    5.0 mph
    4,675 ft
    4,675 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Talybont Reservoir – Pen y Fan loop from Talybont on Usk

    Expert
    06:21
    31.9 mi
    5.0 mph
    5,975 ft
    5,975 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    14
    14

    Talybont Reservoir – Talybont-on-Usk loop from Talybont on Usk

    Expert
    02:41
    14.9 mi
    5.5 mph
    1,925 ft
    1,925 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Pen y Fan – Cribyn loop from Torpantau

    Expert
    04:36
    22.6 mi
    4.9 mph
    4,575 ft
    4,575 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    16

    Pen y Fan – Cribyn loop from Libanus

    Expert
    02:09
    9.14 mi
    4.2 mph
    2,975 ft
    2,975 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17
    17

    Talybont Reservoir – Pen y Fan loop from Brecon

    Expert
    05:45
    31.1 mi
    5.4 mph
    3,625 ft
    3,625 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    18

    Sgwd yr Eira Waterfall loop from Ystradfellte

    Expert
    02:01
    11.2 mi
    5.6 mph
    1,150 ft
    1,150 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    19
    19

    Talybont-on-Usk – Taf Fechan Forest loop from Talybont on Usk

    Expert
    04:07
    22.7 mi
    5.5 mph
    2,575 ft
    2,575 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    20
    20

    Pen y Fan – Corn Du loop from Libanus

    Expert
    01:55
    9.16 mi
    4.8 mph
    2,150 ft
    2,150 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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