Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Craig Cerrig Gleisiad National Nature Reserve Entrance

Highlight • Trail

Moderate trail with high elevation, good footwear on wet days is a must .

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1.32 km

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

Highlight • Natural Monument

Apart from the nice views over the top of the 'Craig,' this is a good aiming point in bad weather. With the wall here too, it makes for a good rest stop and a wind break.

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1.75 km

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

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The Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve is centred around a majestic, steep-sided glacial cwm. Both of around equal height at around 2,064 feet (629 m), the summits …

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1.82 km

Stream and Pond Near Pen y Fan, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural

Can be challenging trail depending on the distance and route. But worth it all the way

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2.95 km

View of Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych

Highlight • Summit

Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve is a 156 acre (631,000 m²) area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.

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3.71 km

View of Pen y Fan

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Exceptional views of the central range of the Brecon Beacons can be had from here. It is also far quieter on this side, although you can run into a lot …

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3.71 km

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

Highlight • Trail

The Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop is a bit of a local classic. This is a very nice loop to do if you are starting at Forest Lodge. You will have …

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5.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 April

8°C

3°C

67 %

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Craig Cerrig Gleisiad – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad National Nature Reserve Entrance

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

Stream and Pond Near Pen y Fan, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych

View of Pen y Fan

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

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