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Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

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Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

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    1. Castell Dinas & Y Grib loop on the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

    10.9km

    03:31

    440m

    440m

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

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

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

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    June 27, 2023

    The long ridgeline from Pengenffordd and up over Y Grib is known as the Dragon's Back. This is because of the narrow rising and falling ridge which looks like a dragon. It's a great walk with excellent views.

      February 25, 2023

      Steep incline to a relatively level summit

        August 27, 2025

        The Black Mountains are usually known for their broad flat ridges, but there are a couple of more narrow ridges leading up to the tops. The Dragons Back is one of them, climbed from Pengenffordd and the walk leads to Waun Fach, the second highest mountain in southern Britain. The ridge also includes Castell Dinas which was the highest castle in England and Wales at 450 m (1,476 feet)

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          Distance 2.15 km

          Uphill 310 m

          Downhill 10 m

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          Location: Talgarth, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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