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View of Pen y Fan – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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View of Pen y Fan – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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View of Pen y Fan – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

01:43

5.09km

260m

Mountaineering

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

Parking

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7 m

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad National Nature Reserve Entrance

Highlight • Trail

Moderate trail with high elevation, good footwear on wet days is a must .

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965 m

Mountain Stream in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • River

Please be mindful of the recent weather that will have a huge impact on what level of water is coming off the mountain depending on the flow may not be passable.

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1.99 km

View of Pen y Fan

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Exceptional views of the central range of the Brecon Beacons can be had from here. It is also far quieter on this side, although you can run into a lot …

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1.99 km

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

Highlight • Trail

The Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop is a bit of a local classic. This is a very nice loop to do if you are starting at Forest Lodge. You will have …

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2.75 km

View of Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych

Highlight • Summit

Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve is a 156 acre (631,000 m²) area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.

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5.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

1.43 km

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Thursday 25 June

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View of Pen y Fan – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

01:43h

5.09km

260m