Cumbeth Brook Waterfall – Pen Cerrig-calch summit loop from Crickhowell

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Crickhowell

Cumbeth Brook Waterfall – Pen Cerrig-calch summit loop from Crickhowell

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Cumbeth Brook Waterfall – Pen Cerrig-calch summit loop from Crickhowell

04:35

13.8km

650m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

38 m

Dragon at Crickhowell Information Centre

Highlight • Monument

Whimsical dragon wearing a rucksack and holding a walking stick.

Tip by

1.32 km

View of Crickhowell from Table Mountain Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the Table Mountain trail recommended by Komoot, just a perfect spot to have some refreshments surrounded by the spectacular view.

Tip by

6.64 km

This remote and little visited summit is perfect for explorers keen to escape the crowds. Standing at 2,300 feet (701 m), the summit boasts spectacular views over the River Usk valley, Crickhowell, and further afield.

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7.85 km

View of Sugar Loaf and Table Mountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.85 km

Crug Hywel (Table Mountain) — summit and Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Summit

The flat and slightly sloping summit of Table Mountain looms over Crickhowell. At 1,480 feet (451 m) high, its flat top — at a slightly tipsy-looking angle — is an …

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

5.27 km

1.80 km

877 m

270 m

262 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.80 km

926 m

822 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

5°C

88 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

November 22, 2022,Pen Cerrig-calch and Table Mountain

One of my favourite little loops from Crickhowell, feat. absolutely incredible weather. Did have to put our headtorches on at the end but worth it to be on the hill for sunset.

Top tip: go to the Bear Inn for the cosiest post-walk pub.