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View from the Dragon's Back – Blaen Grwyne Fawr loop from Talgarth

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View from the Dragon's Back – Blaen Grwyne Fawr loop from Talgarth

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View from the Dragon's Back – Blaen Grwyne Fawr loop from Talgarth

04:43

14.9km

570m

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: May 12, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

River Ennig Waterfalls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Otherwise known as the Witches Pool!
Truly amazing area to explore appropriate footwear is recommended. You really do feel the presence of what happened here.

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1.87 km

Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2.25 km

Pwll y Wrach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

not a particularly long walk .but we'll worth the effort of traveling too.

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2.94 km

Bench by the Stream in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.52 km

View from the Dragon's Back

Highlight • Natural Monument

Waun Fach via the Dragons Back is a delightful 7.5 mile circular hike located in the Black Mountains of the Eastern Brecon Beacons. The moderately hard hike isn't at all …

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8.66 km

Scenic Rest Spot with Hill View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot for a lunch break mid ride. Was a little open when windy though

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9.57 km

Blaen Grwyne Fawr

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views of the Brecon Beacons.

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

6.03 km

553 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

4.04 km

3.28 km

1.26 km

235 m

169 m

Elevation

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Friday 31 July

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View from the Dragon's Back – Blaen Grwyne Fawr loop from Talgarth

River Ennig Waterfalls

Pwll y Wrach Waterfall

Bench by the Stream in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View from the Dragon's Back

Scenic Rest Spot with Hill View

Blaen Grwyne Fawr

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