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Craig y Llyn Summit – View of Llyn Fach loop from Glynneath

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Craig y Llyn Summit – View of Llyn Fach loop from Glynneath

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Craig y Llyn Summit – View of Llyn Fach loop from Glynneath

05:51

19.8km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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7.93 km

Neath Valley Viewpoint

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Incredible views make the climbs worth it.

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8.52 km

Craig y Llyn

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8.59 km

Short & Sweet Trail

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10.5 km

Willy Llewellyn's Memorial

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I'm not sure why this refers to Michael Hewitt. I cannot find any reference to this name. The photo is of the memorial to Willie Llewellyn, which is in this area. Details here daibach-welldigger.blogspot.com/2020/08/the-little-lost-boys-2-willie-llewellyn.html and geograph.org.uk/photo/6234044

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10.8 km

Craig y Llyn Summit

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Craig y Llyn is a mountain situated to the south of the village of Rhigos on the south side of the upper Vale of Neath and north of the Rhondda …

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11.7 km

View of Llyn Fach

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Great views over Llyn Fach and out towards Pen Y Fan

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12.2 km

Llyn y Fan Fach

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.2 km

View of Llyn Fawr from the Skyline Trail

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At the far point of the Skyline trail is a viewpoint where you can look out into the Brecon Beacons, and hopefully (on a clear day) catch a glimpse of the National Park's highest peak – Pen y Fan.

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

2.75 km

1.43 km

428 m

Surfaces

8.87 km

7.59 km

2.97 km

240 m

122 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Craig y Llyn Summit – View of Llyn Fach loop from Glynneath

Neath Valley Viewpoint

Craig y Llyn

Short & Sweet Trail

Willy Llewellyn's Memorial

Craig y Llyn Summit

View of Llyn Fach

Llyn y Fan Fach

View of Llyn Fawr from the Skyline Trail

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