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Tree Stump Chair – Monks Pool loop from Blaenllundeg

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Tree Stump Chair – Monks Pool loop from Blaenllundeg

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Tree Stump Chair – Monks Pool loop from Blaenllundeg

01:56

6.88km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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2.20 km

The Begwns Roundabout and Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Begwns offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is possible to see almost the entire Brecon Beacons National Park from the quaint wooded 'roundabout' and trig point. It is listed as a UK Marilyn.

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3.42 km

Tree Stump Chair

Highlight • Other

4.33 km

Foggy Moorland

Highlight • Natural

6.30 km

Monks Pool

Highlight • Lake

Monks Pool is the largest of the small pools on the common land of the Begwns. It's noted for having uncommon pond plants such as certain ferns, pillwort and tubular water-dropwort.

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6.88 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

728 m

319 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

1.60 km

910 m

728 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Tree Stump Chair – Monks Pool loop from Blaenllundeg

The Begwns Roundabout and Trig Point

Tree Stump Chair

Foggy Moorland

Monks Pool

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