SW50 2018

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 80.17 km
Calculated time: 31h 00
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: No
Vertical gain: + 2,845 m
Vertical drop: - 2,953 m
Highest point: 881 m
Lowest point: 22 m

Area: Brecon Beacons
District: Brecon
Start: N 51.945059° / W 3.395183°
End: N 51.517062° / W 3.239787°
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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.

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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

S : km 0 - alt. 130 m
1 : km 0.35 - alt. 131 m - Turn left onto Bridge St/B4601
2 : km 1.1 - alt. 135 m - Turn left onto Ffrwdgrech Rd
3 : km 2.4 - alt. 159 m - Turn left
4 : km 10.06 - alt. 787 m - Turn right
5 : km 20.11 - alt. 215 m - Turn left
6 : km 20.36 - alt. 191 m - Turn left
7 : km 20.81 - alt. 194 m - Turn left
8 : km 35.07 - alt. 372 m - At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Merthyr Rd
9 : km 35.22 - alt. 371 m - Turn right
10 : km 35.25 - alt. 371 m - Turn right
11 : km 35.29 - alt. 370 m - Turn left
12 : km 35.4 - alt. 371 m - Turn right
13 : km 35.62 - alt. 376 m - Turn left
14 : km 41.58 - alt. 438 m - Slight right
15 : km 44.21 - alt. 210 m - Turn left onto James St
16 : km 51.79 - alt. 198 m - Turn right onto The Square/B4254
17 : km 52.67 - alt. 221 m - Turn right onto B4254
18 : km 52.68 - alt. 223 m - Turn left onto Penallta Rd
19 : km 55.23 - alt. 155 m - Turn right towards Heol Pont Y Seison
20 : km 55.27 - alt. 153 m - Turn right onto Heol Pont Y Seison
21 : km 55.68 - alt. 169 m - Turn right onto A472
22 : km 55.7 - alt. 169 m - Turn left onto Heol Fawr
23 : km 62.1 - alt. 203 m - Turn left to stay on Heol Las
24 : km 62.85 - alt. 131 m - Slight right onto Heol Pwllypant
25 : km 63.44 - alt. 106 m - Turn left onto Brynhyfryd/B4263
26 : km 64.32 - alt. 81 m - Turn right onto Tafwys Walk
27 : km 64.4 - alt. 86 m - Turn left towards Nantgarw Rd/B4600
28 : km 64.51 - alt. 85 m - Turn right towards Nantgarw Rd/B4600
29 : km 64.55 - alt. 86 m - Turn left onto Nantgarw Rd/B4600
30 : km 64.65 - alt. 83 m - Turn right
31 : km 64.88 - alt. 83 m - Slight left towards Castle St/B4263
32 : km 64.92 - alt. 82 m - Sharp left onto Castle St/B4263
33 : km 64.94 - alt. 81 m - Sharp right onto Market St/B4263
34 : km 65.15 - alt. 92 m - Turn left onto Van Rd
35 : km 66.6 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto Cefn Carnau Ln
36 : km 69.54 - alt. 224 m - Turn left towards Watford Rd/A469
37 : km 69.55 - alt. 224 m - Turn right onto Watford Rd/A469
38 : km 70.05 - alt. 182 m - Turn left
39 : km 70.83 - alt. 140 m - Sharp left at Blackbrook Rd
40 : km 71.17 - alt. 161 m - Slight right
41 : km 76.38 - alt. 148 m - Turn right
42 : km 76.62 - alt. 105 m - Turn left
43 : km 76.96 - alt. 65 m - Turn right onto Castle Rd
44 : km 77.55 - alt. 39 m - Turn right onto Merthyr Rd/A4054
45 : km 77.56 - alt. 39 m - Turn left onto Market St
46 : km 78.39 - alt. 28 m - Turn right
E : km 80.17 - alt. 22 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Highest Peaks of the Brecon Beacons

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.

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

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.

Pen y Fan

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.

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

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.