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Fan Gyhirych Summit Trig Point – Maen Madoc Standing Stone loop from Penwyllt

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Fan Gyhirych Summit Trig Point – Maen Madoc Standing Stone loop from Penwyllt

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Fan Gyhirych Summit Trig Point – Maen Madoc Standing Stone loop from Penwyllt

05:20

40.0km

1,400m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu National Nature Reserve

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.16 km

Old Tramway Trail, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Trail

The route of the old tramway, once used by the local quarrying and mining works, now makes an enjoyable and atmospheric access trail to the mountains. It's used by both the Beacons Way and the Cambrian Way long-distance trails.

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7.12 km

Fan Gyhirych Summit Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fan Gyhirych is a mountain in Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons. The plateau summit stands at 2,379 feet (725 m) and is marked by a trig point. You get lovely views, especially in clear conditions.

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12.6 km

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Highlight • Monument

According to legend, the stone goes down to the river, the Afon Llia to drink on occasion. This tall tale seems likely to be an allusion to the fact that …

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25.7 km

Fan Llia

Peak

28.7 km

Roman Camp

Archaeological Site

29.3 km

Plas-y-gors

Forest

29.6 km

Maen Madoc Standing Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

Maen Madoc is an ancient monolith that stands at approximately 10 feet (3 m) tall. It is thought it was originally erected during the Bronze Age, though it was definitely …

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40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

6.48 km

6.20 km

5.22 km

1.19 km

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

7.98 km

6.72 km

2.44 km

897 m

590 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

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Fan Gyhirych Summit Trig Point – Maen Madoc Standing Stone loop from Penwyllt

Old Tramway Trail, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Fan Gyhirych Summit Trig Point

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Maen Madoc Standing Stone

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