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Craig Cerrig Gleisiad – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

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Craig Cerrig Gleisiad – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

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Craig Cerrig Gleisiad – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

02:39

7.94km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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447 m

View of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Amazing views to stop and take in. Enjoy 😀

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1.38 km

View of Pen y Fan

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Exceptional views of the central range of the Brecon Beacons can be had from here. It is also far quieter on this side, although you can run into a lot …

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1.38 km

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

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The Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop is a bit of a local classic. This is a very nice loop to do if you are starting at Forest Lodge. You will have …

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2.14 km

View of Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych

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Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve is a 156 acre (631,000 m²) area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.

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3.28 km

Stream and Pond Near Pen y Fan, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Can be challenging trail depending on the distance and route. But worth it all the way

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3.34 km

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

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The Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve is centred around a majestic, steep-sided glacial cwm. Both of around equal height at around 2,064 feet (629 m), the summits …

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3.77 km

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

Highlight • Natural Monument

Apart from the nice views over the top of the 'Craig,' this is a good aiming point in bad weather. With the wall here too, it makes for a good rest stop and a wind break.

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5.53 km

Mountain Stream in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Please be mindful of the recent weather that will have a huge impact on what level of water is coming off the mountain depending on the flow may not be passable.

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7.94 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

346 m

Surfaces

3.78 km

3.77 km

337 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

16°C

5°C

29 %

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Craig Cerrig Gleisiad – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

View of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of Pen y Fan

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

View of Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych

Stream and Pond Near Pen y Fan, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

Mountain Stream in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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