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The Top 20 Peaks in Powys

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Powys is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Powys for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: September 29, 2025

Pen y Fan

Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …

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Corn Du is rarely climbed alone, but as a peak added to an expedition to Pen y Fan. The climb up is a great one though and the views from …

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At 2,608 feet (795 m), the summit of Cribyn boasts bold and dramatic views over Pen-y-Fan, looking towards the steep cliff that forms its eastern flank. When the weather is …

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Fan y Big might have had its mountain status revoked in 2018 — but don't let that put you off. This is a superb peak that forms part of a …

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A silent giant, Waun Fach is the highest point in South Wales' Black Mountains. Its gradual slopes and the flat nature of its summit mean that it can hardly be …

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Poised and elegant, Fan Brycheiniog is the climax of a striking escarpment edge in the Black Mountain range of the western Brecon Beacons. From sculpted valleys to pretty tarns, the …

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This is a beautiful area and is popular with hikers, paracenders, bikers and the general population at large. There is a narrow single track road, with ample passing places, that …

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This remote and little visited summit is perfect for explorers keen to escape the crowds. Standing at 2,300 feet (701 m), the summit boasts spectacular views over the River Usk valley, Crickhowell, and further afield.

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The steep rocky slopes, sharp escarpments and crags are home to rare arctic-alpine plants. These are at their southernmost location in the UK and are not found again until the …

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An outlier of the Black Mountains, Mynydd Llangorse is an easily accessible hill that provides glorious views on a clear day. Its bridleways and byways are popular with horseriders and …

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