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View from the Dragon's Back

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View from the Dragon's Back

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View from the Dragon's Back

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    Location: Talgarth, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    July 11, 2022

    Hiking

    Waun Fach via the Dragons Back is a delightful 7.5 mile circular hike located in the Black Mountains of the Eastern Brecon Beacons. The moderately hard hike isn't at all technical and offers stupendous 360 panoramic views over three counties and the rest of the national park.

    November 5, 2022

    Hiking

    Quite a knackering climb, but a decent selection of paths you can choose - some steeper than others. Nice little climb.

    November 17, 2023

    Hiking

    The Dragons Back walk starts in the small village of Pengenffordd within the Brecon Beacons National Park. In-Fact it’s The highest summit of this black mountain range that’s located in …

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    1. Waun Fach loop via the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

    10.8km

    03:42

    550m

    550m

    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.

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

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    Elevation 620 m

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