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Foggy Moorland – Monks Pool loop from Upper Cwmgwannon Farm

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Foggy Moorland – Monks Pool loop from Upper Cwmgwannon Farm

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Foggy Moorland – Monks Pool loop from Upper Cwmgwannon Farm

02:18

8.22km

160m

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: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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689 m

The Begwns Roundabout and Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Begwns offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is possible to see almost the entire Brecon Beacons National Park from the quaint wooded 'roundabout' and trig point. It is listed as a UK Marilyn.

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6.06 km

Monks Pool

Highlight • Lake

Monks Pool is the largest of the small pools on the common land of the Begwns. It's noted for having uncommon pond plants such as certain ferns, pillwort and tubular water-dropwort.

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8.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.34 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

1.63 km

1.14 km

883 m

862 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

12°C

25 %

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Foggy Moorland – Monks Pool loop from Upper Cwmgwannon Farm

Foggy Moorland

Serene Pond

The Begwns Roundabout and Trig Point

Monks Pool

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