Thursday 25th September 2025
Distance: 5 miles (8.25 km)
Duration: 5 hours
Led by: Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park
Discovery and connection
Geopark officer Alan Bowring leads a figure of eight route from YHA Brecon Beacons that takes in the dramatic glacial cirque of Craig Cerrig-gleisiad with its arctic-alpine flora. A steepish ascent to the plateau via an ancient landslip scar follows, before we drop down into the delightful hidden Cwm-du with its shifting mountain stream. From an old turnpike bridge, we follow tracks ascending amidst scattered larches to the 629m summit of Fan Frynych, once a scene of industry but now populated by skylarks and sheep, before weaving back down into Glyn Tarell.
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Thursday 25th September 2025
Start: 10:15am
Starting point: YHA Brecon Beacons
It’s free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.
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Free parking on premises
Licensed bar
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