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Day 4 of the Brecon Beacons Way - Craig-y-Nos to YHA Brecon Beacons
Association / Club / Walk leader
16.24 mi
+2,818 ft
-2,510 ft
9h 55
Moderate
Departure from Tawe-Uchaf (Powys)
We're now well into the Brecon Beacons Way and this route begins with a walk through the Ogof Ffynnon Ddu National Nature Reserve, designated to protect its limestone pavements, associated flora and caves beneath. Then it heads north to climb up to Fan Llia and follow the crags over to Storey Arms. It then takes the Taff Trail to YHA Brecon Beacons.
Four falls trail
Visorando Member
5.15 mi
+840 ft
-860 ft
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.
Llyn-y-Fan-Fawr, Mynydd Ddu from Llanddeusant
11.18 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,251 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Llanddeusant (Carmarthenshire)
This is a brilliant linear trail in the Brecon Beacons National Park, incorporating many good viewpoints and one extra-special one. It begins in Carmarthenshire near the village of Llandeusant and ends in Powys in the Glyntawe valley, crossing a mountain ridge that beats Pen-y-Fan in my view, but because it's less accessible is less well-known.
Day 3 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Llanddeusant to Craig-y-Nos
9.96 mi
+2,205 ft
-2,425 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Llanddeusant (Carmarthenshire)
The route leaves Llanddeusant and heads into the Black Mountains on the third leg of the Brecon Beacons Way. It's generally a walk south along ridges and mountain tops to finally drop down to the Craig-y-nos Country Park on the Afon Tawe river.
Pen y Fan
4.65 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,552 ft
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 5 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Brecon Beacons to YHA Danywenallt
18.32 mi
+3,570 ft
-3,973 ft
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.
Day 2 of the Brecon Beacons Way - Carreg Cennen Castle to YHA Llanddeusant
12.56 mi
+2,096 ft
-1,991 ft
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dyffryn Cennen (Carmarthenshire)
This walk takes us north from Carreg Cennen Castle, into the Black Mountains on the second leg of the Brecon Beacons Way. There are a couple of climbs but nothing too difficult and there's plenty to see along the way.
Highest Peaks of the Brecon Beacons
10.44 mi
+2,917 ft
-3,028 ft
7h 20
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.
The Brecon Beacons Way from Llangadog Station to Abergavenny Station
113.23 mi
+21,112 ft
-21,027 ft
8 days
Moderate
Departure from Llangadog (Carmarthenshire)
This is the Beacons Way "the other way" from West to East. The prevailing wind comes from the west, so I prefer to have it at my back than in my face. However, there are a lot of North-South headings along this route and even an occasional westerly path. The scenery is fantastic either looking forward, back or to the side. A route to be enjoyed either way.
Day 1 of the Brecon Beacons Way - Llangadog Station to Carreg Cennen Castle
9.84 mi
+1,368 ft
-758 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Llangadog (Carmarthenshire)
This is a short walk to begin the Brecon Beacons Way, going from west to east. You might need a few hours to get to Llangdog Station at the start of the walk or you might choose to stay in the village before setting out on the trail. Either way, this route is an easy way to break into your stride without any strain or stress.
Day 6 of the Brecon Beacons Way - YHA Danywenallt to YHA Llangattock
17.65 mi
+3,412 ft
-2,972 ft
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.
Coastal hike through Mumbles
3.72 mi
+404 ft
-381 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mumbles (Swansea)
A pleasant coastal loop starting from The Mumbles then through Limeslade and Langland bay.
Three Cliff Bay & Ilston Cwm from Southgate
9.32 mi
+699 ft
-709 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Pennard (Swansea)
This walk is one of the classic routes in the Gower Peninsula offering some wonderful coastal and inland scenery. The highlights are many and varied from Three Cliff Bay to Ilston Cwm. The walk follows a section of the Wales Coast Path.