Pen y Fan and Brecon Beacons via the Cwm Llwch horseshoe walk
By Dave Roberts
on September 13, 2012 5/5 (1)
Posted as a walk in – Bannau Brycheiniog and Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons National Park, Europe, Wales
Pen y Fan and Brecon Beacons via the Cwm Llwch horseshoe walk
Route Essentials
Route Summary
Classic horseshoe circuit up Pen y Fan via Cefn Cwm Llwch
See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.
Distance
11.14 kmAscent
633 mTime
4 hoursCalculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start Location
Cwmgwdi
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.
Pen y Fan and Brecon Beacons via the Cwm Llwch horseshoe walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
Pen y Fan and Brecon Beacons via the Cwm Llwch horseshoe walk
While you may be able to easier ascend Pen y Fan from the Storey Arms, you won’t avoid the crowds from that overly busy route.
For a real feel for the wilderness of the Brecon Beacons you need to explore the quieter valleys and ridges that seem to reach this summit from every direction. The Cwm Llwch Horseshoe route approaches the Brecon Beacons from the north, ascending the Cefn Cwm Lwch ridge up towards Pen y Fan and Cribyn, before descending the valley of the same name for a straightforward horseshoe walk.
The Route
Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map.
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 circuit up Pen y Fan via Cefn Cwm Llwch
This walk includes the Washi of Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons
This walk includes the Hewitt of Pen y Fan – Brecon BeaconsThis walk includes the 2 Nuttalls of Pen y Fan – Brecon Beacons, Corn DuRoute Start Location: Cwmgwdi
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
11.14 km | 633 m | 4 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
none
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 : LD3 8LE
Cwm Gwdi car park
Public Transport:
none
Weather Forecast:
Met Office Brecon Beacons Mountain Weather
Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?
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