GS Brecon Beacons 40km

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 40.03 km
Calculated time: 14h 15
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 976 m
Vertical drop: - 968 m
Highest point: 882 m
Lowest point: 119 m

Area: Brecon Beacons
District: Brecon
Start/End: N 51.944142° / W 3.38838°
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Description

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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/E : km 0 - alt. 131 m
1 : km 0.02 - alt. 131 m - Turn right onto Canal Road
2 : km 0.23 - alt. 132 m - Turn slight right onto Canal Road
3 : km 0.25 - alt. 133 m - Turn left
4 : km 0.57 - alt. 131 m - Turn left onto Usk Bridge, B4601
5 : km 1.4 - alt. 136 m - Turn left onto Ffrwdgrech Road
6 : km 2.66 - alt. 157 m - Keep left
7 : km 3.64 - alt. 194 m - Turn left
8 : km 5.08 - alt. 269 m - Turn slight right
9 : km 5.11 - alt. 270 m - Make a U-turn
10 : km 5.13 - alt. 269 m - Keep right
11 : km 5.82 - alt. 270 m - Turn right onto Ffrwdgrech Road
12 : km 9.8 - alt. 880 m - Keep right
13 : km 9.82 - alt. 882 m - Make a U-turn
14 : km 9.83 - alt. 880 m - Turn sharp right
15 : km 10.68 - alt. 688 m - Keep right
16 : km 12.39 - alt. 600 m - Turn right
17 : km 14.8 - alt. 469 m - Keep left
18 : km 15.68 - alt. 423 m - Keep right
19 : km 17.74 - alt. 354 m - Keep left
20 : km 17.77 - alt. 353 m - Turn slight left
21 : km 17.79 - alt. 352 m - Make a U-turn
22 : km 17.81 - alt. 353 m - Keep right
23 : km 17.84 - alt. 354 m - Turn sharp right
24 : km 17.85 - alt. 352 m - Turn left
25 : km 19.58 - alt. 440 m - Keep right
26 : km 19.95 - alt. 422 m - Keep right
27 : km 27.2 - alt. 190 m - Keep right
28 : km 28.17 - alt. 154 m - Turn right
29 : km 28.63 - alt. 140 m - Turn right
30 : km 28.72 - alt. 148 m - Turn slight right
31 : km 29.01 - alt. 174 m - Turn slight left onto Brinore Tramroad
32 : km 29.84 - alt. 123 m - Turn right onto B4558
33 : km 29.86 - alt. 124 m - Make a U-turn onto B4558
34 : km 30.37 - alt. 127 m - Keep left onto B4558
35 : km 32.9 - alt. 141 m - Keep right onto B4558
36 : km 36.59 - alt. 133 m - Turn left
37 : km 36.66 - alt. 138 m - Keep left
38 : km 37.74 - alt. 136 m - Turn left
39 : km 37.85 - alt. 135 m - Turn sharp left
40 : km 37.88 - alt. 133 m - Turn left onto Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal towpath
41 : km 38.79 - alt. 130 m - Keep left
42 : km 39.71 - alt. 131 m - Keep left
43 : km 39.74 - alt. 131 m - Turn slight right
44 : km 39.84 - alt. 131 m - Turn right
45 : km 39.84 - alt. 131 m - Turn right onto Canal Road
46 : km 40 - alt. 131 m - Turn right
S/E : km 40.03 - alt. 131 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.

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.

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.