Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.27 km

View of Pen y Fan, Corn Du, and Cribyn

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Pen-Y-Fan is the highest peak in the whole of south Wales, and is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Standing Tall At 886 metres (2,907 ft) Above sea-level, it's …

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2.66 km

Corn Du

Peak

3.24 km

Pen y Fan Summit

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Highest in South Wales and still easily reached with a rather relaxed walk up a path which is almost a road if you come directly from the parking. The views …

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6.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

1.20 km

665 m

120 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

1.32 km

665 m

Elevation

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Friday 28 November

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