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Gareth Bayley went for a hike
September 23, 2025
Sugar Loaf Trail – Sugar Loaf Summit loop from Gilwern
Easy walk, with little to no exposure for those suffering from vertigo. The final loop at the end, through the ancient oak trees, is essential to do.
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Gareth Bayley went for a hike
September 22, 2025
Pen y Fan & Corn Du loop from Beacons Reservoir — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
A beautiful walk and makes a difference from the usual Pen Y Fan direct route. The Pen Y Fan summit is easily reached, and not exposed on the south side at least, so fine for someone suffering from vertigo.
But two things to note:
- the descent to the first…
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Gareth Bayley went for a hike
September 21, 2025
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Gareth Bayley went for a hike
September 20, 2025
Crickhowell Circular Hike
An easy hike, for a rainy day. No particular strenuous parts. The Sweet Chestnut Tree on the River Grwyne is beautiful.
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Gareth Bayley went for a hike
September 12, 2024
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September 13, 2024
A demanding hike, rewarded with spectacular views. We did it as an improvisation, after being advised the return ridge walk on Sommet de la Basse was potentially dangerous and required a rope.
Gareth Bayley went for a hike
June 26, 2024
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June 25, 2024
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Gareth Bayley went for a hike
September 9, 2023
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September 9, 2023
1 hour 45 minutes hike, mostly very good gradient, arriving at the Chalvet Take Off (East). A great morning hike!
September 22, 2025
Beautiful views east to Skirrid and Sugar Loaf, north to Hay Bluff and Talgarth, and west to Talybont. We did this on a sunny September day with a brisk northerly breeze, which made the anticlockwise direction the right one to take: wind on your back on the higher section.
If you hage acute vertigo