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Pen y Fan – Walking above the clouds Loop from Llanspyddid

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Pen y Fan – Walking above the clouds Loop from Llanspyddid

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September 19, 2022

Pen y Fan – Walking above the clouds Loop from Llanspyddid

Moderate

03:53

11.3km

2.9km/h

590m

600m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Start point

Parking

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1.28 km

View of Pen y Fan from Cefn Cwm Llwch

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Classic views are to be had from here and on a winter's day they are superb.

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2.32 km

Cwm Gwdi route to the summit of Pen y Fan

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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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3.85 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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3.87 km

Col between Corn Du and Pen y Fan

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This easy col between Pen Y Fan and Corn Du is a gorgeous easy hill section no more than a few hundred metres long with minimal height gain and loss. …

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4.43 km

Corn Du summit

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Corn Du is rarely climbed alone, but as a peak added to an expedition to Pen y Fan. The climb up is a great one though and the views from …

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5.29 km

Tommy Jones Memorial

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The memorial is a 'bit' misleading by way of location, as it was moved by the National Trust some years ago. It used to be a good few hundred metres …

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5.79 km

Cwm Llwch Lake

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Very popular local spot. The lake is a great spot for a rest break or a picnic. A beautiful location and a good overnight wild camping spot.

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.56 km

2.73 km

1.67 km

1.28 km

Surfaces

6.84 km

2.73 km

1.67 km

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Pen y Fan – Walking above the clouds Loop from Llanspyddid

View of Pen y Fan from Cefn Cwm Llwch

Cwm Gwdi route to the summit of Pen y Fan

Pen y Fan

Col between Corn Du and Pen y Fan

Corn Du summit

Tommy Jones Memorial

Cwm Llwch Lake

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