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Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Walk from Cwm Taf Fechan

By Dave Roberts   

on September 13, 2012    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Bannau Brycheiniog and Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons National Park, Europe, Wales

Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Walk from Cwm Taf Fechan

Route Essentials

Route Summary

Classic horseshoe walk up Pen y Fan and the Brecon Beacons from Cwm Taf Fechan.

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

12.2 km

Ascent

604 m

Time

5 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Cwm Taf Fechan

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

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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. 

Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Walk from Cwm Taf Fechan Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Walk from Cwm Taf Fechan

This walk up the main Brecon Beacon summits of Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Cribyn takes a quiet approach from the Cwm Taf Fechan forest up the Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog ridge. After crossing over the main ridge, it then descends the wide Roman Road to the start.
The Route

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For more walks up Pen y Fan, visit our All the Walking Routes up Pen y Fan article.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Classic horseshoe walk up Pen y Fan and the Brecon Beacons from Cwm Taf Fechan.

This walk includes the 2 Washis of Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons, Cribyn

This walk includes the 2 Hewitts of Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons, Cribyn

This walk includes the 3 Nuttalls of Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons, Cribyn, Corn Du

Route Start Location: Cwm Taf Fechan

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
12.2 km 604 m 5 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Pubs in Pontsticill

Hazards

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.

Parking : CF48 2UT

Pont Cwmfedwen car park

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Brecon Beacons Mountain Weather

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Recommended Maps: 

Guidebooks:

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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.

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