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Castell Dinas & Y Grib loop on the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Castell Dinas & Y Grib loop on the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Castell Dinas & Y Grib loop on the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

03:31

10.9km

440m

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: June 8, 2024

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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891 m

Castell Dinas Hillfort and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

The highest castle in England and Wales, actually missed this initially until I looked at my GPS and realised it was the castle.

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1.96 km

Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The long ridgeline from Pengenffordd and up over Y Grib is known as the Dragon's Back. This is because of the narrow rising and falling ridge which looks like a dragon. It's a great walk with excellent views.

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6.35 km

Blaen Grwyne Fawr

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views of the Brecon Beacons.

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

1.68 km

855 m

Surfaces

9.76 km

677 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

18°C

9°C

28 %

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Castell Dinas & Y Grib loop on the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Castell Dinas Hillfort and Castle Ruins

Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

Blaen Grwyne Fawr

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