Lying in the Fforest Fawr region of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Fan Gyhirych looms above the A4067. At 2,379 feet (725 m), it’s of a significant size but the going is straightforward, making it a great place for families to go adventuring, as well as seasoned explorers. Fan Gyhirych has a lower summit, Fan Fraith, and plenty of other nearby peaks to conquer while you’re up there.

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Location: Cray, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

November 23, 2020

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Fan Gyhirych is a mountain in Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons. The plateau summit stands at 2,379 feet (725 m) and is marked by a trig point. You get lovely views, especially in clear conditions.

David Howells

November 7, 2020

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Fan Gyhirych is a mountain in the Fforest Fawr section of Brecon Beacons National Park in south Wales. Its highest point at 2,379 feet (725 m) is marked by a trig point which is located towards the western side of the summit plateau. The hill drains to the north into the catchment of the Afon Crai and to the south and west into that of the River Tawe. It is a UK listed Nuttall.

David Howells

November 7, 2020

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Fan Fraith is a top of Fan Gyhirych in the Fforest Fawr section of the Brecon Beacons National Park in the county of Powys, south Wales. Its summit is at a height of 2192 feet or 668 m. It lies within Fforest Fawr Geopark. It is a UK listed Nuttall.

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1. Fan Nedd, Fan Gyhirych & Maen Madoc loop from Blaen Llia — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

21.3km

06:32

730m

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

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2. Fan Gyhirych loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park

15.7km

04:52

560m

Hike the moderate 9.7-mile Fan Gyhirych loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park for panoramic views and a true sense of the Brecon Beacons' wild

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3. Fan Gyhirych & Fan Nedd loop from Cray Reservoir

14.6km

04:45

620m

630m

Hike the moderate Fan Gyhirych & Fan Nedd loop from Cray Reservoir for 360-degree panoramic views in Bannau Brycheiniog.

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Location: Cray, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Fan Gyhirych Summit Trig Point

1. Fan Nedd, Fan Gyhirych & Maen Madoc loop from Blaen Llia — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

2. Fan Gyhirych loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park

3. Fan Gyhirych & Fan Nedd loop from Cray Reservoir

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