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Walk up Fan Frynych and Craig Cerrig Gleision

By Dave Roberts   

on September 23, 2012    No ratings yet.

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

Walk up Fan Frynych and Craig Cerrig Gleision

Route Essentials

Route Summary

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

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

Distance

5.76 km

Ascent

315 m

Time

2-3 hours

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

Start Location

Layby A470

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

The usual warning that you’ll need some navigational skills, especially in poor visibility.

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. 

Walk up Fan Frynych and Craig Cerrig Gleision Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Walk up Fan Frynych and Craig Cerrig Gleision

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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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

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

This walk includes the Washi of Fan Frynych

This walk includes the 2 Hewitts of Fan Frynych, Craig Cerrig-gleisiad

This walk includes the 2 Nuttalls of Fan Frynych, Craig Cerrig-gleisiad

Route Start Location: Layby A470

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
5.76 km 315 m 2-3 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, 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.

Parking :

At start

Public Transport:

Trawscambian bus.

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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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