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Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve

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Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve

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Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve

Name: Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve
Rating: 2

Recommended by 4 hikers

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Tawe-Uchaf, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve

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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. Carreg Cadno Summit loop from Pen y Cae

13.7km

03:56

320m

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

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3. Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Pen y Cae

22.7km

06:25

450m

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

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Alex Foxfield

January 31, 2022

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve is named after a cave that lies under Carreg Cadno's northern slopes. Translating as the Cave of the Black Spring, this is the deepest cave in the United Kingdom, reaching 901 feet (274.5 m) under the surface.

The nature reserve itself is a wild-feeling moorland landscape with many rocky outcrops. It enjoys splendid views of the region's peaceful countryside.

The reserve protects the wildlife that thrives in this unique environment. Bats and moths populate the caves, while above ground peregrines and red kites hunt in the sky. Early summer is a majestic time to explore here, when flowers like mountain everlasting, autumn gentian, mossy saxifrage and great burnet show off their colours.

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Elevation 510 m

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Tuesday 9 December

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Location: Tawe-Uchaf, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Ogof Ffynnon Ddu Nature Reserve

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

2. Carreg Cadno Summit loop from Pen y Cae

3. Henrhyd Falls – Henrhyd Falls Bridge loop from Pen y Cae

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