Brecon Beacons - Walking Pace

Pen y Fan

Distance: 8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Ascent: 733 metres
Grade: 56 (Challenging)
Allow: 4h 30m to 7h
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons
Region: Wales

A great walk up the highest British peak south of Snowdonia.

Twyn Dylluan-ddu and National Park Visitor Centre

Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent: 407 metres
Grade: 45 (Moderate)
Allow: 4h to 6h 30m
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons
Region: Wales

A gorgeous lowland route to the National Park Visitor Centre and back along the Taff Trail.

Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych

Distance: 3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Ascent: 371 metres
Grade: 49 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h to 3h
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons
Region: Wales

A great little mountain route with a bit of scrambling and stunning views.

Tor y Foel

Distance: 6.3 miles (10.1 km)
Ascent: 557 metres
Grade: 53 (Challenging)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 30m
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt
Region: Wales

A great single peak walk with stunning views over the National Park.

Talybont-on-Usk

Distance: 3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Ascent: 162 metres
Grade: 24 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h 45m to 3h
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt
Region: Wales

A lovely route to the pretty canal and village of Talybont-on-Usk.

Twyn Du, Graig Fan Las and Pant y Creigiau

Distance: 13.3 miles (21.4 km)
Ascent: 882 metres
Grade: 69 (Challenging)
Allow: 7h 15m to 11h 30m
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons Danywenallt
Region: Wales

An epic high edge route on the hills around Talybont Reservoir.

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