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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

04:50

15.3km

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

329 m

Talgarth Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Good starting point for hikes. A selection of topics can also be found on the information board in the parking lot.

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2

1.82 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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2.30 km

Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

4

2.68 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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5

3.37 km

Bench by the Stream in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

6.95 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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7

9.09 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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8

10.00 km

Blaen Grwyne Fawr

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views of the Brecon Beacons.

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B

15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

6.32 km

455 m

312 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

4.23 km

3.68 km

1.26 km

169 m

< 100 m

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February 16, 2025,Pwll y Wrach – The Dragons Back views loop from Talgarth

Start of the route was closed off through the forest, but easy to navigate around

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