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Fan y Big horseshoe from Llanfrynach – Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Jen & Sim Benson

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Fan y Big horseshoe from Llanfrynach – Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Fan y Big horseshoe from Llanfrynach – Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Expert

02:15

19.1km

7:04/km

630m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Overview

Parking

8.52 km

Fan y Big

Running Highlight

9.77 km

Craig Cwareli

Running Highlight

11.6 km

Bwlch y Ddwyallt Summit

Running Highlight

19.1 km

Parking

Map

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Way types & surfaces

Mountain Hiking Path:

<3.28 km

Hiking Path:

4.62 km

Path:

5.51 km

Road:

2.16 km

Natural:

895 m

Unpaved:

1.20 km

Paved:

3.18 km

Asphalt:

6.77 km

Know exactly what to expect with inch-by-inch surface, waytype, and elevation info.

Elevation

Highest Point:

250 m

Lowest Point:

10 m

Weather on route

Jen & Sim Benson planned a run.

November 4, 2023

Comments

Jen & Sim Benson
November 27, 2023
This Tour follows the route of the classic Fan y Big Horseshoe fell race. It’s an obvious and inviting loop, following the soaring ridgelines surrounding the steep-sided Nant Menasgin valley. Like all the best fell loops, it’s a long, steady climb to the top, followed by a flat-out descent to finish…