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The best running trails in Powys

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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 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 7, 2025

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1. Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge

21.2km

02:38

740m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. Pen y Fan & Cribyn loop from Pont Cwmyedwen — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

20.1km

02:32

740m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pen y Fan, Cribyn & Fan y Big loop from Storey Arms — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

17.7km

02:33

1,000m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

24.0km

02:39

560m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Waun Fach horse shoe from Llanbedr — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

27.0km

03:23

870m

890m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Fan Hir Ridge, Fan Brycheiniog & Lyn y Fan Fach loop from Tafarn y Garreg — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

20.0km

02:48

830m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

41.9km

05:25

1,330m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Usk Reservoir running loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

9.76km

01:16

120m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

19.1km

02:15

630m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Crug Hywel (Table Mountain) loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

7.59km

00:59

360m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails in Powys

1. Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge

2. Pen y Fan & Cribyn loop from Pont Cwmyedwen — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

3. Pen y Fan, Cribyn & Fan y Big loop from Storey Arms — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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

5. Waun Fach horse shoe from Llanbedr — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

6. Fan Hir Ridge, Fan Brycheiniog & Lyn y Fan Fach loop from Tafarn y Garreg — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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

8. Usk Reservoir running loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

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

10. Crug Hywel (Table Mountain) loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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