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Skirrid Fawr summit – Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr) loop from Llanvihangel Crucorney

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Skirrid Fawr summit – Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr) loop from Llanvihangel Crucorney

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Skirrid Fawr summit – Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr) loop from Llanvihangel Crucorney

03:30

11.2km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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1.67 km

Skirrid Fawr summit

Highlight • Climb

Skirrid Fawr is an iconic little mountain on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Just across the valley from the Sugar Loaf and the Blorenge. All in all …

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1.89 km

Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The first part of the walk is pretty steep going through the forest . When coming off the ridge there is an easier path to your left hand side as descending back down from the ridge is steep .

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3.22 km

Skirrid Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful loop through the forest up to summit Skirrid Fawr.

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3.88 km

Ysgyryd Fawr (Skirrid Fawr) Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Excellent place to park your car if you are climbing the skirrid mountain

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11.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

3.43 km

2.46 km

498 m

195 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

2.17 km

1.85 km

1.37 km

1.12 km

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 26 June

28°C

14°C

42 %

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