Fforest Fawr, Glyn-neath & Penderyn loop from Ystradfellte — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Fforest Fawr, Glyn-neath & Penderyn loop from Ystradfellte — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Fforest Fawr, Glyn-neath & Penderyn loop from Ystradfellte — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

05:07

72.6km

1,220m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Devils Elbow descent - Steep fast descent with 2 sharp switchbacks. Wouldn't like to climb it.

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Crai Valley Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Another memorable stretch of Welsh loveliness.

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A completely unassuming road that isn't wide or busy enough to warrant road markings but offers up one of the best (and quietest) views of the Western Brecon Beacons or Carmarthenshire Fans. The name comes from the black rocks characteristic of these hills. Underneath these rocky shelves are the Lakes of Llyn Y Fan Fawr and Llyn Y Fan Fach so it's likely the only cars you'll see are those parked up by walkers!

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Penderyn Distillery

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The Penderyn whisky distillery was launched in 2004. They produce several different single malts and other spirits in three sites in south Wales. You can visit this distillery and take a tour but it's best to book beforehand as numbers on each tour are limited.

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