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Gilfach-Wen Trig Point

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Gilfach-Wen Trig Point

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Gilfach-Wen Trig Point

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Glyn Tarell, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Beacons Reservoir to Fan Fawr loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

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310m

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2. Fan Fawr Summit – Gilfach-Wen Trig Point loop from Llwyn-onn

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02:29

360m

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

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3. Fan Fawr Summit – Gilfach-Wen Trig Point loop from Ystradfellte

5.00km

01:48

290m

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David Howells

October 26, 2020

One of the classic peaks of the Brecon Beacons. While this is the summit trig point, the summit proper, which is cairned, is some 400m NE. Much quieter than the central section of Pen y Fan across the valley. Fan Fawr, at 734m, is not the biggest peak in the Brecon Beacons by any means, but it has some of the best lofty views out there. It has all of the Brecon Beacons views, but none of the central section crowds. It is high enough to be a good hefty challenge but is also a comfortable hike that is easily accessible from the A470 at Storey Arms.

Sid

January 29, 2020

Impressive trig point but not the summit of Fan Fawr. Normally would touch the trig pillar... but not on an icy day like this !

Zoe Evans

March 29, 2022

Parked Just Off The Bridge Leading Towards Hirwaun. Found a Little layby, leading to both Beacons Reservoir and A Sty For Fan Fawr. Then straight up. Excellent panoramic view!!
Meaning to:- Fan Fawr 'Large Beacon' in Welsh. This is Pronounced 'van-vowr' in English.The summit of Fan Fawr is marked by a cairn. Fan Fawr's Ordnance Survey Trig Point liea 500m SE to the summit This Is Called Gilfach-Wen Trig Point.

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Elevation 710 m

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