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Overview

A walk from Brechfa Pool descending to Llyswen then following the River Wye from Boughrood to Tericket Bridge. From this point the walk ascends to to the trig point on Mynydd Fforest then follows tracks and trail to the start.

I would advise walking poles because the descent from Brechfa Pool can be slippery after rain.

The grading is Strenuous although this would be considered as Moderate plus by Taff Ely Ramblers.

Sunday, 24 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
320m / 1050ft
Type:
circular

The left turn to Brechfa Pool (assuming traveling from Brecon) from the A470 is not easy to spot since it is not signposted but it is almost immediately after a sharp right-hand bend where the road straightens. This quite a fast section of road so take care The gently rising 1.5Km/1mile road to the pool area is fairly narrow but has passing places.

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04709 83105
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 11791 37744
Nearest postcode:
LD3 0NL
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Start time:
10:15 am

Brechfa Pool one mile off the A470.

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking