Walk up Fan Frynych and Craig Cerrig Gleision

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Route Summary:

Walk to the opposite direction of Pen y Fan for an escape from the crowds up Fan Frynych

Distance	Ascent	Time
5.76 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 Transport
Parking 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

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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Walk up Fan Frynych and Craig Cerrig Gleision

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader.
Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.