This easy col between Pen Y Fan and Corn Du is a gorgeous easy hill section no more than a few hundred metres long with minimal height gain and loss. It is very busy for a good reason, as the views north and south are picture postcard. Being a broad col and a bit lower than the nearby summits, it is a popular rest/picnic area. There is also easy access from Pontardaff car park, which is about a 45-minute walk away. This is high mountain country though, so it would be wise to dress appropriately for the weather.

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March 18, 2024

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Short connection between the two tops with some extra height metres, but no diificult path.

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February 17, 2020

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Beautiful views on a clear day.

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1. Pen y Fan – Corn Du summit loop from Beacons Reservoir

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2. Corn Du summit – Corn Du summit loop from Heol-fanog

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3. Corn Du Northwest Ridge – Corn Du summit loop from Cwm-llwch

11.0km

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610m

620m

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

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Distance 538 m

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 10 m

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Tuesday 17 March

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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

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Col between Corn Du and Pen y Fan

1. Pen y Fan – Corn Du summit loop from Beacons Reservoir

2. Corn Du summit – Corn Du summit loop from Heol-fanog

3. Corn Du Northwest Ridge – Corn Du summit loop from Cwm-llwch

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