Brecon Beacon routes

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17/04/2012 at 14:50

Is there a classic Brecon Beacon walk taking in the main summits in the area?

I also see there are some nice waterfalls in the area, but can these be incorporated into the same walk or is it better to make that a seperate trip?

Thanks!

17/04/2012 at 19:14
Ignore - posted up accidentally.
Edited: 17/04/2012 at 19:22
17/04/2012 at 19:22

Separate trips, CS3.

There are two classic horseshoes:

The classic is the central horseshoe from Neuadd Reservoirs north of Merthyr Tydfil. Cross the reservoir dam and ascent Craig Fan Ddu and walk north to Bwlch Duwynt, continue over Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn, and continue on to The Gap where you can take the track back down to the reservoir. Alternatively, continue over Fan y Big and follow the escarpment round, turning south onto Craig Fan Las and Craig y Fan Ddu before returning to the reservoirs via the Taff Trail.

The 'other' (with apologies to Impy Dave) is the Llanbedr horseshoe from Llanbedr just north of Crickhowell. Ascent Table Mountain, then head north to Pen Cerrig Calch and Pen Allt Mawr, continue over Mynydd Lysiau and Pen Trumau before turning east to Waun Fach. Then turn south, taking in Pen y Gadair Fawr, Pen Twyn Mawr and Crug Mawr before descending south west on the public footpath back to Llanbedr (nice pub).

There are various Waterfalls Walks. The best, imo, is this one: Waterfalls Walk

17/04/2012 at 20:24

what Kate said...

I personally prefer the llanbedr horseshoe but both are great day walks

18/04/2012 at 10:08
Many thanks Kate! I've since realised that the waterfalls I saw on the map near the reservoir you mention are not THE waterfalls I was thinking of!

Very useful, thank you. Does anyone know of any good campsites close by for the falls/hills? So far I'm looking at one in Pencelli, SE of Brecon
18/04/2012 at 14:50
There's Grawen on the A470 just north of Merthyr, nice site, but Pencelli's probably better if you're wanting to do walks in both the central Beacons and the Black Mountains (eastern Beacons).
18/04/2012 at 20:09

llanthony priory for the black mountains

middle ninfa for something a little special but more suited to llangattock escarpment than the beacons per se

grawen is a little gem for the central area

pencelli is ok but a tad expensive

Llwynstyffilin Farm is good for the nw beacons

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