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Waun Rydd & Fan y Big loop from Torpantau — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Waun Rydd & Fan y Big loop from Torpantau — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Waun Rydd & Fan y Big loop from Torpantau — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

04:34

15.4km

420m

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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5.62 km

Waun Rydd

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Waun Rydd is one of the quieter peaks (it's a Nuttall) in the Brecon Beacons. If anything it is one to collect on the way round to bag some of …

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6.70 km

Bwlch y Ddwyallt

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Bwlch y Ddwyallt is a nondescript peak marked by a small cairn. Don't confuse it with another larger cairn nearby. However the views from this escarpment looking across towards Fan …

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9.76 km

Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board

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The Diving Board on Fan y Big is one of the most photographed locations in the Brecon Beacons. The views over towards Cribyn and Pen Y Fan are super good, …

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10.4 km

The Gap Pass (Bwlch ar y Fan), Brecon Beacons National Park

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Be aware that the surface of this section is really rather tough terrain, and large sections are unrideable with anything short of a full suspension MTB. I attempted this on …

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

3.01 km

2.68 km

564 m

170 m

Surfaces

9.10 km

2.58 km

1.73 km

1.41 km

484 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

17°C

9°C

5 %

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Waun Rydd & Fan y Big loop from Torpantau — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Waun Rydd

Bwlch y Ddwyallt

Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board

The Gap Pass (Bwlch ar y Fan), Brecon Beacons National Park

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