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Talybont-On-Usk

Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog Escarpment – Corn Du loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Talybont-On-Usk

Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog Escarpment – Corn Du loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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99

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Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog Escarpment – Corn Du loop from Talybont-on-Usk

05:19

42.3km

1,420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

128 m

Talybont-on-Usk Village and Canal

Highlight • River

Talybont is perfectly situated for trail running adventures. This charming village has everything you need for a base, including a trio of excellent pubs, a lovely cafe, a village shop …

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2

4.92 km

Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Talybont Reservoir is a beautifully tranquil and scenic venue for a trail run. The largest stillwater reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park, it's a haven for wildlife, with pochards, …

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3

11.9 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Highlight • Trail

Taf Fechan Forest's extensive reach covers the valley floor to the south of the Central Beacons massif in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. It is named after the …

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4

18.2 km

Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog Escarpment

Highlight • Natural Monument

Easier to walk it than it is to say, the Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog escarpment is an arrow-straight ridge that takes hikers from the high points of the Central Beacons towards …

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5

19.7 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Summit Cairn

Highlight • Summit

this is a good spot for a breather and to take in the incredible views

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6

25.8 km

Corn Du

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the 2,864 feet (873 m) summit of Corn Du, you get spectacular views of Llyn Cwm Llwch directly below and over Wales stretching out below. The trail to this …

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7

26.3 km

Pen y Fan

Highlight • Summit

Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …

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8

30.2 km

Craig Cwareli

Highlight • Summit

Fan y big has got to be one of our favourite walks we go once a year.The views from the spring board are wonderful .Fan y big elevation is 719mt …

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42.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

7.37 km

5.53 km

3.38 km

2.56 km

1.36 km

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

10.9 km

8.00 km

3.54 km

2.42 km

1.46 km

1.34 km

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Friday 31 July

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Comments

April 2, 2023,Pen y fan horseshoe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

i've still never summited pen-y-fan without clouds on top 😄

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