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Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

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Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Talgarth, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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51m

June 27, 2023

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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.

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February 25, 2023

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Steep incline to a relatively level summit

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August 27, 2025

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

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Pen y Manllwyn Summit – Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib) loop from Castell Dinas

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