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Waun Fach loop via the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Liam M
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Waun Fach loop via the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

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March 18, 2026

Waun Fach loop via the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Moderate

03:42

10.8km

2.9km/h

550m

550m

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Overview

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

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Start point

Parking

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1

757 m

Castell Dinas Hillfort and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

The highest castle in England and Wales, actually missed this initially until I looked at my GPS and realised it was the castle.

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2.74 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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4.74 km

Pen y Manllwyn Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pen y Manllwyn 773.71m (2538ft)
Jones and sub Marsh summit

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5.69 km

Waun Fach summit

Highlight • Summit

A silent giant, Waun Fach is the highest point in South Wales' Black Mountains. Its gradual slopes and the flat nature of its summit mean that it can hardly be …

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.04 km

1.21 km

1.02 km

862 m

687 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

1.03 km

877 m

687 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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