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Talybont-On-Usk

Pen y Fan – Cribyn Summit loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Talybont-On-Usk

Pen y Fan – Cribyn Summit loop from Talybont-on-Usk

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Pen y Fan – Cribyn Summit loop from Talybont-on-Usk

09:34

28.8km

1,250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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6 m

Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal at Talybont-on-Usk

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In lee of the Central Beacons' eastern arms, the village of Talybont is a superb base for hikers. With plenty of woodland, reservoir and hill walks right on its doorstep, …

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11.0 km

Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board

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Fan y Big might have had its mountain status revoked in 2018 — but don't let that put you off. This is a superb peak that forms part of a …

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11.0 km

Fan y Big

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Fan y Big might have had its mountain status revoked in 2018 — but don't let that put you off. This is a superb peak that forms part of a …

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14.0 km

Jacob's Ladder (Pen y Fan Ascent)

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Classic route to the top of Pen Y Fan and a great thigh burner. Made infamous by the SAS as part of their Fan Dance event. It's a great place …

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14.1 km

Pen y Fan

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Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …

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15.5 km

Cribyn Summit

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At 2,608 feet (795 m), the summit of Cribyn boasts bold and dramatic views over Pen-y-Fan, looking towards the steep cliff that forms its eastern flank. When the weather is …

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15.5 km

View from the east side of Cribyn

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The hike up Cribyn from the east or in the direction of the Roman Road is one of the best short, sharp hikes in the central range. The path is …

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22.1 km

Carn Pica Cairn

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The Brecon Beacons National Park comprises many great peaks, each as worthy as the next – one of the most understated of all these is Carn Pica. This impressive cairn …

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

7.11 km

4.88 km

1.42 km

589 m

217 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

4.38 km

1.31 km

1.01 km

731 m

377 m

334 m

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