Jacob's Ladder (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Jacob's Ladder (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

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Jacob's Ladder (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Llanfrynach, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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October 30, 2024

Hiking

Demanding trail but worth every minute of it. Outstanding views on a good day 👏

Gareth

April 12, 2025

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nice walk

Clive G

January 6, 2026

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Jacob's Ladder is the steep route from the col with Cribyn to the summit of Pen y Fan. For most part it is just a steep climb on a good path, but there is some very minor scrambling right at the top.

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Elevation 760 m

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Monday 21 September

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26 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Llanfrynach, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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