Walk up Fan Frynych and Craig Cerrig Gleision
Route Summary:
Walk to the opposite direction of Pen y Fan for an escape from the crowds up Fan Frynych
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
| 5.8 km | 312 m | 2-3 hours |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start and Finish: Layby A470
Facilities:
None, you’ll need to go to Libanus for the nearest pub – the Tai’r Bull. Also take note that the nearby Storey Arms isn’t a welcome pub at the end of the day, but an outdoor centre.
Hazards:
The usual warning that you’ll need some navigational skills, especially in poor visibility.
Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.
Public Transport:
Trawscambian bus.
Traveline for UK Public TransportParking and Post Code for Sat Nav (where applicable):
At start
Weather Forecast:
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Summits and Places on this Route
- Fan Frynych (629 metres)
- Craig Cerrig-gleisiad (629 metres)
Places Nearby
- Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Preserve - 2.0km
- Brecon Beacons National Park - 3.6km
- Brecon Beacons Range - 4.2km
- South Wales - 6.3km
- Black Mountains - 28.8km
Routes Nearby
- Glyn Tarell from Storey Arms - 1.2km
- Pen y Fan Walk from Storey Arms - 1.2km
- Pen y Fan and Corn Du Brecon Beacons Walk - 2.4km
- Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Walk from Cwm Taf Fechan - 8.3km
- Fan y Big Waterfalls and Ridges Walk - 9.0km
- Pen y Fan and Brecon Beacons via the Cwm Llwch horseshoe walk - 9.1km
- Brecon Beacons Waterfall Country Walk- Four Falls Trail to Sgwd yr Eira - 9.2km
- On the Taff Trail from Talybont on Usk to Brecon - 10.5km
Accommodation Nearby:
- Your Brecon Beacons Business Here for free - 0.5km
- Victoria Wells Forest Log Cabins - 27.8km
- Sugar & Loaf - 55.0km
- holidaycottages.co.uk - 107.4km
- Glan y Wern - 113.6km
Campsites Nearby:
- Your Brecon Beacons Business Here for free - 0.5km
- Llyn Gwynant Campsite - 135.4km
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 138.3km
- Dol Gam Campsite and B&B - 138.4km
- Gwern Gôf Uchaf Campsite - 142.3km
Pubs and Cafes Nearby:
- Your Brecon Beacons Business Here for free - 0.5km
- Victoria Wells Forest Log Cabins - 27.8km
- Tŷ Te Cadair Tea Room - 93.7km
- The Royal Oak Hotel - 136.6km
- Pen y Gwryd Hotel - 138.3km
Other Businesses Nearby:
- Your Brecon Beacons Business Here for free - 0.5km
- Victoria Wells Forest Log Cabins - 27.8km
- Tŷ Te Cadair Tea Room - 93.7km
- Snowdonia Cabin - 113.9km
- Velvethills.co.uk - 123.5km
Walk up Fan Frynych and Craig Cerrig Gleision Details
Nestling opposite the busy central Brecon Beacons and Pen y Fan, lies the Fforest Fawr and Fan Frynych, and while the upper reaches are flat and boggy, the crags in the cwm below are as rugged as anywhere in the Beacons. Of course, you also get a grandstand view back over the Tarell Valley to the Central Brecon Beacons and the crowds that walk there. You, on the other hand, will be (un)lucky to see anyone else on this quiet walk.
The Route
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