A day out on mainly easy to follow paths that takes in the highest (and most popular) summits in south Wales.
A circular route taking in a couple of summits. Used for students, many of whom are experiencing this environment for the first time. Not too strenuous but commitment required. Option to miss out Cribin if necessary. Previously done route starting at storey arms for slightly longer day.
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SO0213517779 Top of the ridge after a slog up, usually wet ground. Generally a windy place to rest. From here continue along the edge line rising steadily throughout.
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SO0053020948 Path junction after the ridge walk, just before the short climb up to Corn Du.
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SO0119121625 Summit of Pen y Fan.
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SO0185821200 Path junction that is an option to miss out Cribin and contour round the bottom - handy for less fit members of the group.
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SO0318120551 Sheltered spot for a short break before the trudge along the path back. Some nice views back to be had - see photo.
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Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 8.24 miles (13.26 km)
Total ascent: 672m
Steepest Gradient: 30% (1 in 3)
Time: 4 – 6 hours (Walking)
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Start/Finish:At the small car park off single track road south of Neuadd Reservoirs, SO035171
Terrain:
Generally easily identifiable paths. Some exposed paths close to steep edges on Graig Fan Ddu and Corn Du. Steepest part of the walk is onto Graid Fan Ddu up a muddy path which can get wet, use of hands may be needed near top.
Nearest town:
Pontsticill north of Merthyr Tydfil.
Weather and Hill Conditions:
Met Office: Brecon Beacons Maps:
OS Explorer OL12 (1:25,000), OS Landranger 160 (1:50,000) Directory Listings:
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Merthyr Tydfil (01685 379 884); Brecon Beacons National Park (01874 623 366); Brecon (01874 622 485)