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: July 24, 2024

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Brecon Beacons National Park

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Start point

Parking

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666 m

Skirrid Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful loop through the forest up to summit Skirrid Fawr.

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2.78 km

Skirrid Fawr summit

Highlight • Climb

Skirrid Fawr is an iconic little mountain on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Just across the valley from the Sugar Loaf and the Blorenge. All in all …

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3.05 km

Ysgyryd Fawr Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The first part of the walk is pretty steep going through the forest . When coming off the ridge there is an easier path to your left hand side as descending back down from the ridge is steep .

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4.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.98 km

1.88 km

634 m

487 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

370 m

265 m

Elevation

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