Want to explore more of the mountains in Wales? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes In South Wales to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike In South Wales.

Last updated: October 5, 2025

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1. Pen y Fan Summit – Gap Road loop from Llwyn-onn

14.4km

04:43

630m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pen y Fan Summit loop from Ystradfellte

6.47km

02:25

440m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pont ar Daf Trailhead – Pen y Fan Summit loop from Ystradfellte

18.2km

06:27

1,030m

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Waun Fach – Pen Trumau loop from Talgarth

12.1km

03:58

550m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Pen y Fan Summit – Gap Road loop from Ystradfellte

18.9km

06:22

930m

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6. Old Fish Hatchery – Llyn y Fan Fach loop from Llanddeusant

8.43km

02:51

450m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Pen y Fan Summit loop from Llwyn-onn

11.0km

03:54

620m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Gap Road loop from Pontsticill

14.9km

04:26

420m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Musselwick beach loop from Marloes

10.5km

02:52

150m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Grwyne Fawr Reservoir – Pen Y Gadair Fawr loop from Longtown

15.1km

04:35

460m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best mountain hikes In South Wales

1. Pen y Fan Summit – Gap Road loop from Llwyn-onn

2. Pen y Fan Summit loop from Ystradfellte

3. Pont ar Daf Trailhead – Pen y Fan Summit loop from Ystradfellte

4. Waun Fach – Pen Trumau loop from Talgarth

5. Pen y Fan Summit – Gap Road loop from Ystradfellte

6. Old Fish Hatchery – Llyn y Fan Fach loop from Llanddeusant

7. Pen y Fan Summit loop from Llwyn-onn

8. Gap Road loop from Pontsticill

9. Musselwick beach loop from Marloes

10. Grwyne Fawr Reservoir – Pen Y Gadair Fawr loop from Longtown

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