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Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr) – Skirrid Fawr summit loop from Llanvihangel Crucorney

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Monmouthshire

Crucorney

Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr) – Skirrid Fawr summit loop from Llanvihangel Crucorney

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Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr) – Skirrid Fawr summit loop from Llanvihangel Crucorney

03:15

10.6km

370m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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35 m

The Skirrid Inn

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Possibly one of the oldest Inns in the United Kingdom.
The current building dates from the second half of the 17th century, but some claim that there may have been …

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191 m

St Michael and All Angels Church, Llanvihangel Crucorney

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The history of this church dates back to the end of the 10th century.
The building is therefore registered for its historical value and medieval elements still preserved to this …

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580 m

Barns of Llanvihangel Court

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The Tudor mansion itself cannot be seen from the road. The barns, which are impressive in themselves, are.
The domain is only publicly accessible twice for two weeks per year. …

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5.43 km

Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr)

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The first part of the walk is pretty steep going through the forest . When coming off the ridge there is an easier path to your left hand side as descending back down from the ridge is steep .

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6.51 km

Skirrid Fawr summit

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Skirrid Fawr is an iconic little mountain on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Just across the valley from the Sugar Loaf and the Blorenge. All in all …

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6.81 km

Beacons Way Descent at Skirrid Fawr

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This is the steep path down (or up) the northeast face of Skirrid Fawr. It's fun to run down if you have grippy shoes, but cambered and slippery if you …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

3.33 km

1.36 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

2.94 km

1.14 km

950 m

614 m

299 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

19°C

12°C

91 %

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Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr) – Skirrid Fawr summit loop from Llanvihangel Crucorney

The Skirrid Inn

St Michael and All Angels Church, Llanvihangel Crucorney

Barns of Llanvihangel Court

Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr)

Skirrid Fawr summit

Beacons Way Descent at Skirrid Fawr

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