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.

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June 29, 2023

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Fan Gyhirych's eroded trig point stands at 2,379 feet (725 m) above sea level in the sprawling Fforest Fawr upland area of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

The Cambrian Way long-distance trail diverts from the course of the old tramway to visit the summit.

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

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Fan Gyhirych loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park

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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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Fan Gyhirych & Fan Nedd loop from Cray Reservoir

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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

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

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Fan Gyhirych loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park

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Fan Gyhirych & Fan Nedd loop from Cray Reservoir

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