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Cribarth Summit (The Sleeping Giant)

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Cribarth Summit (The Sleeping Giant)

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Cribarth Summit (The Sleeping Giant)

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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    1. Cribarth loop from Craig-y-Nôs Country Park — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

    8.65km

    02:37

    290m

    280m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

    Moderate

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

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    February 27, 2024

    Known as The sleeping giant The summit lies on the broken ridge at an elevation of 428 m. To its west is a 426-metre-high (1,398 ft) rounded top at SN 829144 which lies just to the northwest of a mile-long ridge that forms the main bulk of the hill. The ridge attains a height of 423 m (1,388 ft) at its southwest end and this spot is marked by a trig point

      June 19, 2022

      Try and visit in good weather. The panoramic views are breathtaking.

        January 6, 2024

        I approached to realise the trig point for surprise as I’d made a Bee line for the giants head!! Absolutely stunning hike!!

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

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