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We are the Cardiff Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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 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
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Overview

A walk with varying challenges but offering wonderful views in the mid Beacons. Leaving Llanfrynach following Three Rivers Ride through wood and farming countryside making our way to Bryn Teg and the assent of Cribyn’s north face. Descending to the saddle of Bwlch ar y Fan then the final big assent to Fan y Big. From there a more leisurely and gradually descending route passing Pen y Bryn disused quarry then joining a minor road making our return to Llanfrynach. 

Parking on road adjacent to public toilets maintained by local villagers - when used please provide contribution towards upkeep.

Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
904m / 2966ft
Type:
circular

Local Grade: A

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 07458 25780
Nearest postcode:
LD3 7AZ
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Start time:
9:45 am

Llanfrynach

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 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