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Pen y Fan – Fan y Big Loop from Llanspyddid

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Pen y Fan – Fan y Big Loop from Llanspyddid

Carlo planned a hike

August 5, 2022

Pen y Fan – Fan y Big Loop from Llanspyddid

Hard

07:42

24.5km

3.2km/h

930m

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Overview

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

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Parking

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2.33 km

Cwm Gwdi route to the summit of Pen y Fan

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This segment from Cwm Gwdi car park to Pen Y Fan summit is an old military test route. The segment is from the gate at the upper car park to …

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3.86 km

Pen y Fan

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Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …

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3.99 km

Jacob's Ladder (Pen y Fan Ascent)

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Classic route to the top of Pen Y Fan and a great thigh burner. Made infamous by the SAS as part of their Fan Dance event. It's a great place …

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5.24 km

Cribyn Summit

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At 2,608 feet (795 m), the summit of Cribyn boasts bold and dramatic views over Pen-y-Fan, looking towards the steep cliff that forms its eastern flank. When the weather is …

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5.25 km

View from the east side of Cribyn

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The hike up Cribyn from the east or in the direction of the Roman Road is one of the best short, sharp hikes in the central range. The path is …

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7.05 km

Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board

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The Diving Board on Fan y Big is one of the most photographed locations in the Brecon Beacons. The views over towards Cribyn and Pen Y Fan are super good, …

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8.29 km

Craig Cwareli

Highlight • Summit

Fan y big has got to be one of our favourite walks we go once a year.The views from the spring board are wonderful .Fan y big elevation is 719mt …

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24.5 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.17 km

4.26 km

2.57 km

289 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

5.07 km

2.97 km

563 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Pen y Fan – Fan y Big Loop from Llanspyddid

Cwm Gwdi route to the summit of Pen y Fan

Pen y Fan

Jacob's Ladder (Pen y Fan Ascent)

Cribyn Summit

View from the east side of Cribyn

Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board

Craig Cwareli

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