Peak to peak day 5

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 46.28 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 17h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,617 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 1,298 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 882 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 109 m
  • ⚐
    District: Builth 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 52.149845° / W 3.401997°
  • ⚑
    End: N 51.868041° / W 3.471139°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 124 m - Start out going southeast on walkway toward A483/The Strand (See map for details).
  2. 2 : km 0.04 - alt. 125 m - Turn left onto Strand Street.
  3. 3 : km 0.1 - alt. 128 m - Take A483/High Street.
  4. 4 : km 0.16 - alt. 128 m - Turn right onto walkway. Proceed southeast (See map for details).
  5. 5 : km 0.2 - alt. 132 m - Turn slight right onto Spring Gardens.
  6. 6 : km 0.29 - alt. 140 m - Turn left onto Castle Road.
  7. 7 : km 0.48 - alt. 140 m - Turn right onto Newry Road.
  8. 8 : km 0.96 - alt. 150 m - Newry Road becomes unnamed road (Portions unpaved).
  9. 9 : km 3.04 - alt. 231 m - Turn right (Portions unpaved).
  10. 10 : km 3.06 - alt. 231 m - Turn left.
  11. 11 : km 3.38 - alt. 263 m - Turn right onto walkway. Proceed southwest (See map for details).
  12. 12 : km 3.7 - alt. 299 m - Go straight (Portions unpaved).
  13. 13 : km 4.13 - alt. 349 m - Turn slight left onto walkway. Proceed south (See map for details).
  14. 14 : km 6.34 - alt. 393 m - Turn left.
  15. 15 : km 9.13 - alt. 171 m - Turn slight left onto walkway. Proceed southeast (See map for details).
  16. 16 : km 9.75 - alt. 172 m - Turn slight right (Portions unpaved).
  17. 17 : km 10.25 - alt. 218 m - Turn slight left.
  18. 18 : km 11.29 - alt. 115 m - Take A470.
  19. 19 : km 12.32 - alt. 109 m - Turn slight right.
  20. 20 : km 12.45 - alt. 124 m - Turn right.
  21. 21 : km 13.62 - alt. 179 m - Turn left.
  22. 22 : km 17.21 - alt. 257 m - Turn slight right.
  23. 23 : km 19.69 - alt. 279 m - Turn left.
  24. 24 : km 19.84 - alt. 289 m - Turn slight right.
  25. 25 : km 20.84 - alt. 372 m - Turn sharp left (Portions unpaved).
  26. 26 : km 22.54 - alt. 338 m - Turn right.
  27. 27 : km 22.82 - alt. 342 m - Turn slight right.
  28. 28 : km 22.86 - alt. 345 m - Turn left.
  29. 29 : km 22.9 - alt. 346 m - Turn right onto walkway. Proceed southeast (See map for details).
  30. 30 : km 24.5 - alt. 330 m - Turn slight right.
  31. 31 : km 24.94 - alt. 318 m - Turn right.
  32. 32 : km 26.05 - alt. 279 m - Turn slight right.
  33. 33 : km 26.4 - alt. 279 m - Turn right.
  34. 34 : km 27.77 - alt. 335 m - Turn left.
  35. 35 : km 31.67 - alt. 243 m - Turn slight right.
  36. 36 : km 33.25 - alt. 178 m - Turn right onto Struet.
  37. 37 : km 34.42 - alt. 136 m - Struet becomes B4520/Priory Hill.
  38. 38 : km 34.6 - alt. 139 m - Stay straight to go onto High Street Superior.
  39. 39 : km 34.66 - alt. 138 m - Turn right onto Bell Lane.
  40. 40 : km 34.71 - alt. 134 m - Turn left to stay on Bell Lane.
  41. 41 : km 34.76 - alt. 133 m - Turn right onto B4601/Ship Street. Continue to follow B4601.
  42. 42 : km 35.65 - alt. 136 m - Turn slight left onto Ffrwdgrech Road.
  43. 43 : km 39.69 - alt. 326 m - Turn right onto walkway. Proceed south through Brecon Beacons National Park (See map for details).
  44. E : km 46.28 - alt. 437 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Walking Highest Peaks of the Brecon Beacons

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↔16.81 km ↗+849 m ↘-890 m ◔7h 15 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Glyn Tarell (Powys)

This Powys walk starts from Cwmgwdi and visits Corn Du passing the monument to the Lost Lad before continuing to Pen y Fan, the highest point in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Continuing, the walk then visits the summits of Cribyn and Fan y Big before returning to the start along the western side of Cwm Cynwyn.

Walking Craswall Priory & Hay Bluff

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↔9.94 km ↗+198 m ↘-202 m ◔3h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Craswall (Herefordshire)

This Herefordshire walk offers some wonderful views of the Black Mountains without too much ascent. The route follows tracks and paths north of Craswall and includes the opportunity to visit the remains of Craswall Abbey. Despite the title, an ascent of Hay Bluff is not included but could easily be added to the route.

Walking Day 5 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Brecon Beacons to YHA Danywenallt

Association or club
↔29.48 km ↗+1,053 m ↘-1,174 m ◔11h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Glyn Tarell (Powys)

The route continues on the west-to-east Brecon Beacons Way, now over halfway to its final destination at Abergavenny Station. This is possibly the most strenuous day's walking as there are a number of climbs, starting with Corn Du and Pen y Fan. However, on a clear day, the views are spectacular.

Walking Day 6 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Danywenallt to YHA Llangattock

Association or club
↔28.41 km ↗+1,035 m ↘-903 m ◔11h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Talybont-on-Usk (Powys)

The route goes from YHA to YHA but essentially follows the Brecon Beacons Way going west-to-east. This section goes through a Site of Special Scientific Interest as it passes Llangorse Lake (Lyn Syfaddan). Formed in the Ice Age, it is one of the few naturally eutrophic lakes in Wales and is of national if not international importance.

Walking Pen y Fan

Walker
Pen y Fan
↔7.49 km ↗+457 m ↘-451 m ◔3h 25 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Glyn Tarell (Powys)

A circular hike which allows easy access to Pen y Fan (886 m); the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons and South Wales. A walk through stunning landscapes, surrounded by sheep.
Very busy intinerary in high season.

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