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Llanfrynach

Cribyn Summit – Pen y Fan loop from Neuadd Car Park

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Llanfrynach

Cribyn Summit – Pen y Fan loop from Neuadd Car Park

Moderate

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Cribyn Summit – Pen y Fan loop from Neuadd Car Park

04:22

13.3km

580m

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: February 12, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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1.37 km

The Gap Pass (Bwlch ar y Fan), Brecon Beacons National Park

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Be aware that the surface of this section is really rather tough terrain, and large sections are unrideable with anything short of a full suspension MTB. I attempted this on …

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4.93 km

Cribyn Summit

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At 2,608 feet (795 m), the summit of Cribyn boasts bold and dramatic views over Pen-y-Fan, looking towards the steep cliff that forms its eastern flank. When the weather is …

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6.18 km

Jacob's Ladder (Pen y Fan Ascent)

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Classic route to the top of Pen Y Fan and a great thigh burner. Made infamous by the SAS as part of their Fan Dance event. It's a great place …

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6.32 km

Pen y Fan

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Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …

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6.33 km

Col between Corn Du and Pen y Fan

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This easy col between Pen Y Fan and Corn Du is a gorgeous easy hill section no more than a few hundred metres long with minimal height gain and loss. …

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6.88 km

Corn Du

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7.68 km

Craig Gwaun Taf

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Craig Gwaun Taf Is an 826m tall mountain in the Brecon Beacons. Away from the busier peaks, the summit affords great views to Corn Du and Pen Y Fan, whilst also meeting the classification criteria for a nuttal.

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9.96 km

View of Pen y Fan

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One of the best views if the saddle between the two tops.

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10.6 km

Graig Fan Ddu Scramble and View

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This gulley is a tough little steep climb, but it is nice and interesting. You can avoid it by coming up or going down a little bit further south, closer …

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.04 km

4.36 km

3.23 km

427 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.82 km

2.65 km

1.37 km

349 m

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