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Lower Neuadd Reservoir

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Lower Neuadd Reservoir

Recommended by 54 hikers out of 56

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Llanfrynach, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Lower Neuadd Reservoir

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3,430

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1. Corn Du Summit – Pen y Fan loop from Ystradfellte

20.6km

07:05

1,050m

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

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4.7

(35)

323

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2. Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls – The Diving Board, Fan y Big loop from Pontsticill

12.0km

03:39

370m

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

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Intermediate

4.6

(16)

277

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3. View of Cwm Cwmwyn Valley – The Diving Board, Fan y Big loop from Pontsticill

13.1km

03:49

350m

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

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Zoe Evans

May 30, 2022

Neuadd Valley, Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge.

A challenging upland mountain walk that takes you into the heart of the Brecon Beacons. This includes some steep climbs and a flat ridge. You will find you may be walking on some made and some unmade footpaths. You'll be rewarded with spectacular views if the weather is good. Please be prepared for unpredictable mountain weather.

What Essentials You Need:

• Good Sturdy Boots

• Windproof Outer Jacket

• Gloves

• Waterproofs

• Map

• Compass

• Torch

• 1st Aid Kit

• A Whistle.

all of which is listed above is and will be essentially needed at some point throughout this walk, as the weather is very changeable and the system can change in just minutes in these mountains.

Difficulty:- Challenging

Time:- 5 hours - 6 hours

Distance:- 10 miles (16 km)

Bumble-Bee

March 19, 2024

Area with nice views over the former reservoir, a couple of lost places and newly set up path and benches - an interesting mix of old and new and still in transformation.

David Howells

August 25, 2021

The reservoir has changed over the years now. A pity they can't make more out of this valley.

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Elevation 430 m

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Location: Llanfrynach, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Lower Neuadd Reservoir

1. Corn Du Summit – Pen y Fan loop from Ystradfellte

2. Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls – The Diving Board, Fan y Big loop from Pontsticill

3. View of Cwm Cwmwyn Valley – The Diving Board, Fan y Big loop from Pontsticill

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