Gwynno
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 17.66 km -
Average duration: 6h 25 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 490 m -
Vertical drop: - 507 m -
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Highest point: 469 m -
Lowest point: 103 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
Mountain Ash West -
Start: N 51.684714° / W 3.39367° -
End: N 51.680436° / W 3.375449° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 124 m - Start on Glenbrook
- 2 : km 0.51 - alt. 164 m - Turn left onto Sierra Pines
- 3 : km 5.66 - alt. 387 m - Turn slight right
- 4 : km 6.46 - alt. 434 m - Turn sharp left
- 5 : km 8.18 - alt. 434 m - Turn sharp right
- 6 : km 8.98 - alt. 387 m - Keep right
- 7 : km 12.3 - alt. 265 m - Turn slight left
- 8 : km 13.05 - alt. 224 m - Turn sharp left
- 9 : km 13.85 - alt. 272 m - Turn slight right
- 10 : km 14.76 - alt. 242 m - Turn right onto Hawthorn Terrace
- 11 : km 15.33 - alt. 197 m - Turn left onto Penybryn Road
- 12 : km 15.57 - alt. 161 m - Turn right onto Harris View
- 13 : km 15.88 - alt. 127 m - Turn right onto Cross Street
- 14 : km 15.98 - alt. 116 m - Turn left onto Penrhiwceiber Road, B4275
- 15 : km 17.05 - alt. 118 m - Keep right onto Miskin Road
- 16 : km 17.64 - alt. 107 m - Keep right
- E : km 17.66 - alt. 107 m
Other walks in the area
Four falls trail
Walker 
8.29 km
+256 m
-262 m
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ystradfellte (Powys)
This trail leads you to Sgwd-yr-Eira, Sgwd y Pannwr, Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn and Sgwd Clun-Gwyn.
Pen y Fan
Walker 
7.49 km
+479 m
-473 m
3h 30
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.
Day 6 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Danywenallt to YHA Llangattock
Association or club 28.41 km
+1,040 m
-906 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.
Day 7 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Llangattock to Llantony
Association or club 24.29 km
+1,042 m
-1,116 m
9h 55
Moderate
Departure from Llangattock (Powys)
This route takes us across the River Usk and through Crickhowell, up Table Mountain to visit Crug Hywel (fort), over the Grwyne Fechan valley, up to Crug Mawr and down into Grwyne Fawr valley. It passes Partrishow Church, parts of which date from before 1065. Then it's a climb up Garn Wen and Bâl Bach before dropping down to Llantony and the Prior.
Day 5 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Brecon Beacons to YHA Danywenallt
Association or club 29.48 km
+1,088 m
-1,211 m
11h 30
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.
Michaelstone-y-Fedw
Walker 9.00 km
+107 m
-104 m
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Michaelston-y-Vedw (Newport)
Michaelstone-y-Fedw Circular Walk. Rural footpaths through woodland and pasture with some steep sections.Stiles and gates to negotiate. Look out for the distinct Michaelstone-y-Fedw Circular Walk Waymark Disc.
Rhymney River
Walker 10.92 km
+196 m
-196 m
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Michaelston-y-Vedw (Newport)
The Rhymney River Walk is a seven-mile circular walk around the lower Rhymney Valley.The short climbs through dappled woodland reward the walker with panoramic views of the valley floor and archaeological heritage of the area.
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