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Cribarth Trig Point – Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves loop from Penwyllt

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Cribarth Trig Point – Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves loop from Penwyllt

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Cribarth Trig Point – Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves loop from Penwyllt

04:00

13.1km

430m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

765 m

Afon Haffes Riverbed

Highlight • Natural

Awesome section of trail that crosses a river as it flows down some rocks. Careful with footing, some rocks are slippery, and would recommend waterproof footwear for this section.

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2

3.21 km

Craig-y-nos Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely little country park. It has a pond, picnic area, cafe and toilets plus a visitor centre. They have a river running through it and also lots of fields …

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3

5.46 km

Cribarth Summit (The Sleeping Giant)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Known as The sleeping giant The summit lies on the broken ridge at an elevation of 428 m. To its west is a 426-metre-high (1,398 ft) rounded top at SN …

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4

6.08 km

Cribarth Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

6.42 km

Pathway Marker

Highlight • Other

Very Useful!! This sign points out the correct path and what direction the trig point summit or back to Abercaf As stated on sign

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6

6.73 km

Rocky Scramble Section, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Climb

Pay attention here as the rock is loose!! Appropriate footwear is essential

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7

11.9 km

Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Castle

Highlight • Lake

Nestled on the banks of the River Tawe, this 40-acre (16 ha) Victorian country park is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park authority and contains the Grade II-listed Craig-y-Nos …

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8

12.6 km

Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves

Highlight • Cave

The national show caves is a tourist attraction with several ventures including the Shire Horse centre, a life size dinosaur model exhibit, kids play grounds and the three show caves. …

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B

13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

4.10 km

1.44 km

1.43 km

1.12 km

627 m

Surfaces

8.75 km

1.66 km

1.59 km

1.10 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Friday 23 October

14°C

4°C

98 %

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