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

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Talgarth

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

Moderate

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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 walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

891 m

Castell Dinas Hillfort and Castle Ruins

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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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2

1.96 km

Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

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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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3

6.35 km

Blaen Grwyne Fawr

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Beautiful views of the Brecon Beacons.

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B

10.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.50 km

1.55 km

881 m

Surfaces

9.81 km

669 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Monday 9 November

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