Craig Gwaun Taf – Corn Du loop from Beacons Reservoir

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Craig Gwaun Taf – Corn Du loop from Beacons Reservoir

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Craig Gwaun Taf – Corn Du loop from Beacons Reservoir

02:26

6.48km

440m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.24 km

Windy Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is the col between Corn Du and Craig Gwaun Taf. Not only is it a fine viewpoint, but it is also the parting of the ways. Turn right at …

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2.30 km

View of Pen y Fan, Corn Du, and Cribyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pen-Y-Fan is the highest peak in the whole of south Wales, and is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Standing Tall At 886 metres (2,907 ft) Above sea-level, it's …

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2.46 km

Pen y Fan

Highlight • Summit

2.48 km

Craig Gwaun Taf

Highlight • Natural Monument

Craig Gwaun Taf is the sheer escarpment that runs south from Corn Du, and overlooks the valley of Blaen Taf Fechan.

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2.68 km

Corn Du

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the 2,864 feet (873 m) summit of Corn Du, you get spectacular views of Llyn Cwm Llwch directly below and over Wales stretching out below. The trail to this …

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2.68 km

Col between Corn Du and Pen y Fan

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This easy col between Pen Y Fan and Corn Du is a gorgeous easy hill section no more than a few hundred metres long with minimal height gain and loss. …

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3.25 km

Pen y Fan

Highlight • Summit

Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …

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3.28 km

Beacons Way to Pen y Fan Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

PYF Test Route.
This is a Strava segment and a personal fitness test of mine from the swing gate at Pontardaff Lay-by to the summit post that I have done …

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6.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

1.18 km

665 m

113 m

Surfaces

4.52 km