Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Parking

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2.82 km

The Begwns Roundabout and Trig Point

The Begwns offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is possible to see almost the entire Brecon Beacons National Park from the quaint wooded 'roundabout' and trig point. It is listed as a UK Marilyn.

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7.67 km

Monks Pool

Monks Pool is the largest of the small pools on the common land of the Begwns. It's noted for having uncommon pond plants such as certain ferns, pillwort and tubular water-dropwort.

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9.92 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.83 km

1.86 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

1.29 km

805 m

Elevation

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Begwns Bluff loop from Painscastle

The Begwns Roundabout and Trig Point

Monks Pool

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