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Pen y Fan – Cribyn Summit loop from Heol-fanog

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Pen y Fan – Cribyn Summit loop from Heol-fanog

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Pen y Fan – Cribyn Summit loop from Heol-fanog

04:33

13.2km

690m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Parking

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3.85 km

View of Corn Du and Llyn Cwm Llwch

Highlight • Summit

The views from here are exceptional. To the left you have the beautiful spire of Cribyn, to the right the imposing bulk of Corn Du, and to top it off, …

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4.43 km

Pen y Fan

Highlight • Summit

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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4.45 km

Cefn Cwm Llwch

Highlight • Trail

This is the ridge route to Pen y Fan from the north. A fine route that steepens sharply near the top.

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5.85 km

Cribyn Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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5.85 km

Cribyn Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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5.87 km

View from the east side of Cribyn

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

2.87 km

2.28 km

325 m

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

4.15 km

3.42 km

969 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

26°C

15°C

0 %

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Pen y Fan – Cribyn Summit loop from Heol-fanog

View of Corn Du and Llyn Cwm Llwch

Pen y Fan

Cefn Cwm Llwch

Cribyn Summit

Cribyn Summit

View from the east side of Cribyn

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