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River Tawe – Fan Hir Ridge loop from Penwyllt

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River Tawe – Fan Hir Ridge loop from Penwyllt

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River Tawe – Fan Hir Ridge loop from Penwyllt

02:28

6.55km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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144 m

River Tawe

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The Afon Tawe is a great little Welsh river, but a short one at only 30 miles. Its headwaters start just a short way from here, just below Llyn y …

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2.00 km

An easy walk up to the top where you will be amazed by the sceneries especially on a nice clear day. Try it spring or summer time. Always remember to pack waterproof/ insulation as the weather can easily change. Enjoy

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3.24 km

Fan Hir Ridge

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Fan Hir is not the most attractive or famous of the Welsh peaks here in the Bannau Brycheiniog/Brecon Beacons. However, Fan Hir is part of the eastern ramparts of the …

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5.95 km

View of the Hills in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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having come across the bridge and through 3 gates head straight up the hill infront of you.

follow the well trodden path that skims close to the ridge.

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6.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 27 May

24°C

12°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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River Tawe – Fan Hir Ridge loop from Penwyllt

River Tawe

Easy Walk to the Summit

Fan Hir Ridge

View of the Hills in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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