Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

Parking

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9.74 km

Waun Lefrith

Peak

12.7 km

Fan Foel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fan Foel, at 2,562 feet (781 m), is a protruding summit on the scalloped edge of the Carmarthen Fans. It's tempting to miss this summit out, following the good path …

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13.4 km

Fan Brycheiniog Summit and Shelter

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fan Brycheiniog, at 2,631 feet (802 m), is the highest point in the Mynydd Du (Black Mountain) area of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

There's a handy shelter …

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14.9 km

Llyn y Fan Fawr

Lake

16.0 km

Gwal y Cadno

Ruins

19.3 km

Llyn y Fan Fach

Highlight • Natural

Llyn y Fan Fach is a peaceful silver lake encircled by the steep sides for the Carmarthen Fans. It's a nice spot for a swim if it's warm, but watch out for the legendary mermaid.

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23.4 km

Garreg Las

Peak

30.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

6.33 km

4.22 km

Surfaces

23.4 km

4.38 km

2.44 km

125 m

Elevation

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