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.

dipperdolphin

November 5, 2022

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

Zoe Evans

November 17, 2023

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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

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2. Waun Fach summit – View from the Dragon's Back loop from The Revel Farm

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570m

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3. The Dinas Castle Inn – View from the Dragon's Back loop from Castell Dinas

11.8km

03:52

510m

500m

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Location: Talgarth, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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

2. Waun Fach summit – View from the Dragon's Back loop from The Revel Farm

3. The Dinas Castle Inn – View from the Dragon's Back loop from Castell Dinas

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