Highlight • Historical Site
Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit
Hiking
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Tips
David Howells
November 6, 2020
Hiking
Pen-y-crug is our local little gem of a hill here on the outskirts of Brecon. It is commonly referred to locally as simply 'The Crug' (pronounced cree-g). The Welsh name …
Zoe Evans
July 27, 2022
Hiking
Pen y Crug walk is Located in Brecon. Standing on the summit of a prominent hill above the Usk Valley, Pen-y-Crug is one of the most impressive hillforts in the …
Zoe Evans
February 27, 2024
Mountaineering
There is a steady climb covering 140m of incline from Maen-du Well to the top of Pen-y-Crug. Grade Moderate. Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when walking.
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Elevation 350 m
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