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Llanfrynach

Cefn Cwm Llwch (701 m) – Cefn Cwm Llwch loop from Heol-fanog

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South Wales

Llanfrynach

Cefn Cwm Llwch (701 m) – Cefn Cwm Llwch loop from Heol-fanog

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Cefn Cwm Llwch (701 m) – Cefn Cwm Llwch loop from Heol-fanog

02:53

7.46km

530m

Hiking

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.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.21 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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3.62 km

Welsh Mountain Ponies in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

These Welsh mountain ponies roam freely across the Brecons Beacons and can often be found around the summit of Pen y Fan.

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3.68 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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3.81 km

View of Perry Peak

Highlight • Summit

best views so far

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5.02 km

View of Pen y Fan from Cefn Cwm Llwch

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.11 km

View of the Hills in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

getting some excellent scenery..in all directions

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7.33 km

Brynchyn Information Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

900 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.29 km

900 m

210 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 4 September

17°C

9°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 22, 2022,Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons

As per usual the weather forcast was not reliable and although we were supposed to have clear skies for the day it was filled with clouds and misty rain and wind that attempted to blow you over at the summit 💨.
I'll be back again to hike it in better weather but love the memories I'll have from this one …

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