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Nice little waterfall – Blaen-y-glyn Waterfalls Loop from Dol-y-gaer

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Nice little waterfall – Blaen-y-glyn Waterfalls Loop from Dol-y-gaer

Jana planned a hike

June 1, 2022

Nice little waterfall – Blaen-y-glyn Waterfalls Loop from Dol-y-gaer

Hard

07:38

24.0km

3.1km/h

920m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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8.01 km

Tor y Foel Summit

Highlight • Summit

Rising in isolation above the serene Talybont Reservoir, Tor y Foel's 1,808-foot (551 m) summit is a grand objective. Often ascended from Llangynidr to the east or Talybont to the …

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9.70 km

Talybont Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The largest stillwater reservoir in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Talybont Reservoir is a gloriously serene and picturesque place for a ramble. A haven for wildlife, there's a bird hide …

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10.3 km

The largest reservoir in the Brecons, Talybont reservoir was completed in 1939. It supplies water to Newport, further south.

Seventeen dwellings (including farms) were co-opted during its construction.

Despite its …

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15.1 km

Carn Pica Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Brecon Beacons National Park comprises many great peaks, each as worthy as the next – one of the most understated of all these is Carn Pica. This impressive cairn …

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18.1 km

Caerfanell Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice spot for a break before the descent to the larger waterfalls by Blaen y Glyn Uchaf

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20.0 km

Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls

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The Blaen-y-Glyn waterfalls are a number of beautiful cascades where the Nant Bwrefwr and the infant Afon Caerfanell spill from the eastern end of the Central Beacons massif. Although beautiful, …

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24.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.7 km

2.59 km

2.56 km

1.69 km

372 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

2.82 km

2.59 km

2.50 km

209 m

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Highest point (760 m)

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Nice little waterfall – Blaen-y-glyn Waterfalls Loop from Dol-y-gaer

Tor y Foel Summit

Talybont Reservoir

Talybont Reservoir

Carn Pica Cairn

Caerfanell Waterfall

Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls

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