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The best walks and hikes in Powys

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Want to go hiking in Powys to explore more of this corner of

Wales? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Powys to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Powys is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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1. Corn Du & Pen y Fan loop from Storey Arms — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

7.56km

02:44

450m

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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2,703

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2. Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

7.25km

02:00

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. 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

25.0km

08:16

1,110m

1,120m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(233)

1,628

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4. Pen y Fan Horseshoe Ridge — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

18.5km

05:55

720m

730m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(152)

2,377

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5. Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls main route from Gwaun Hepste — Brecon Beacons National Park

7.96km

02:17

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Waun Fach loop via the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

10.8km

03:42

550m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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379

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7. Pen y Fan & Cribyn loop via Cefn Cwm Llwch & Bryn Teg — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

10.6km

03:52

650m

660m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Table Mountain & Crickhowell Castle loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

7.98km

02:36

360m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

10.5km

02:49

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10. Garreg-ddu Reservoir loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center to Pen-y-Garreg Dam — Elan Valley Trail

16.0km

04:16

180m

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Powys

1. Corn Du & Pen y Fan loop from Storey Arms — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

2. Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls Walk from Cwm Porth —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. Pen y Fan Horseshoe Ridge — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

5. Ystradfellte Four Waterfalls main route from Gwaun Hepste — Brecon Beacons National Park

6. Waun Fach loop via the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

7. Pen y Fan & Cribyn loop via Cefn Cwm Llwch & Bryn Teg — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

8. Table Mountain & Crickhowell Castle loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

9. Elidir Trail to the Upper Gushing Falls — Brecon Beacons National Park

10. Garreg-ddu Reservoir loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center to Pen-y-Garreg Dam — Elan Valley Trail

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