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Talybont-On-Usk

Tor y Foel Summit

Talybont-On-Usk

Tor y Foel Summit

Highlight • Summit

Tor y Foel Summit

Hiking

4.9

(40)

Mountain biking

5.0

(2)

Tor Y Foel lies by itself to the east of the Talybont Reservoir and makes for a wonderful adventure in the Brecon Beacons National Park. As the reservoir forms a …

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Location: Talybont-On-Usk, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Tips

September 3, 2021

Hiking

Rising in isolation above the serene Talybont Reservoir, Tor y Foel's 1,808-foot (551 m) summit is a grand objective. Often ascended from Llangynidr to the east or Talybont to the north, its unique position makes it a fine vantage point for taking in the emerald bulk of the Central Beacons massif. It can be linked with the smaller Craig Danywenallt to the north, the location of an Iron Age hillfort.

September 26, 2023

Hiking

I have been coming up here now for about forty years. There are a variety of routes to here, but each one brings you to this one spot. These lumps of stone and the views are drop-dead gorgeous. Top it off with a visit to the pub afterwards, and it's a good day out. It's also a good run—before you get to the pub, of course!

July 26, 2022

Hiking

Moderate trail with high elevation and overgrown in places

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4.7

(9)

90

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#1.

Tor y Foel & the Brecon Canal loop from Talybont Reservoir — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

12.1km

03:57

530m

530m

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

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Moderate

4.9

(28)

120

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#2.

Llangynidr Stone Bridge – Tor y Foel Summit loop from Llangynidr

17.4km

05:12

500m

500m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4.8

(26)

99

hikers

#3.

Tor y Foel Summit – White Hart Bridge (Bridge 143) loop from Talybont-on-Usk

14.5km

04:21

450m

450m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

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Elevation 500 m

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yes

Wheelchair access

no

Dog Friendly

yes

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Location: Talybont-On-Usk, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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