This walk has been cancelled

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Overview

In the event of an adverse weather forecast, this walk may be varied as appropriate. Therefore, please notify the leader if attending.

A 16km, quite strenuous walk during which we will cross heathland to Llyn-y-Fan Fawr.

We’ll ascend the Devil’s Staircase to Bwlch Giedd.

We will then descend following the Afan Giedd to the Sinc and return over the high moorland.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Craig–y-Nos Country Park (if time allows).

Sunday, 7 April 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
700m / 2297ft
Type:
circular

Directions: From Swansea take the A4067 Brecon Road towards Glyntawe.  The side road is on the right, just after Dan-yr-Ogof Showcaves.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 84445 16344
Nearest postcode:
SA9 1GP
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defensive.trip.risks
Start time:
9:30 am

Glyntawe: Side road leading to the Gwyn Arms, (Craig-y-Nos end) | Lat/Long: 51.8340, -3.6779

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking