Brecon Beacons: Fan Frynyach, Llia & Craig Glesiad
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/ Sarn HelenPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Sarn HelenPhoto: Michel KELLER, Community
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/ Views of Fan FrynyachPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Ford and Information boardPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ image.jpgPhoto: Michel KELLER, Community
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/ Climbing Fan FrynachPhoto: Piermichele Longo, Community
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/ Sumit of Fan FrynyachPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Fan Frynach cairnPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ photoPhoto: Becky Kimber, Community
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/ image.jpgPhoto: Giuseppe Sparnacci, Community
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/ Fan Dringrath and LliaPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Sumit of Fan DringarthPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Sumit of Fan LliaPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/Photo: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Sarn HelenPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Sarn HelenPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Views of Fan FrynyachPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Ford and Information boardPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/Photo: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Climbing Fan FrynachPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Sumit of Fan FrynyachPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Fan Frynach cairnPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ View of Craig Cerrig GlesiadPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Sumit of Craig Cerrig GlesiadPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Fan Dringrath and LliaPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Sumit of Fan DringarthPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
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/ Sumit of Fan LliaPhoto: Mark Grindrod, Community
12.5 Mile Circular hike, taking in three peaks over 2000 feet with approximately 2000 feet of ascent.
moderate
Distance 19.9 km
5:26 h
434 m
446 m
624 m
376 m
A 12.5 mile circular hike with 2000 feet of ascent; The walk is over open access land with a portion along Sarn Helen (Roman road) and the Beacons Way footpath. Some of the terrain is rough, wet and muddy under foot
The hike takes in three major peaks all over 2000 feet; Fan Frynyach, Craig Cerrig Glesiad and Fan Llia as well as the cairn of Fan Frynyach. It offers some excellent views over the Brecon Beacons including Pen y Fan, Corn Du, Fan Nedd and Fan Gyhiryach.
Water proofs, good walking footwear, map and compass and warm wind proof clothing reconmended (See weather conditions). Feature photo was taken atop Fan Frynyach.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
624 m
Lowest point
376 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SN 92624 16252
DD
51.834530, -3.559755
DMS
51°50'04.3"N 3°33'35.1"W
UTM
30U 461431 5742782
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SN 92624 16252
DD
51.834530, -3.559755
DMS
51°50'04.3"N 3°33'35.1"W
UTM
30U 461431 5742782
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
19.9 km
Duration
5:26 h
Ascent
434 m
Descent
446 m
Highest point
624 m
Lowest point
376 m
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