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View of Pen y Crug – Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit loop from Brecon

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View of Pen y Crug – Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit loop from Brecon

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View of Pen y Crug – Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit loop from Brecon

01:57

6.86km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.29 km

View of Pen y Crug

Highlight • Summit

2

1.77 km

Pen-y-Crug Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

3

1.77 km

Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit

Highlight • Historical Site

Pen-y-crug is our local little gem of a hill here on the outskirts of Brecon. It is commonly referred to locally as simply 'The Crug' (pronounced cree-g). The Welsh name …

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2.46 km

View of Pen y Crug

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views to be had from here but better ones await at the top of Pen Y Crug.

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5

3.30 km

View of Pen y Crug from Cradoc Road

Highlight • Historical Site

Pen Y Crug is one of the best Iron Age Forts in Wales!

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6.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

1.85 km

1.03 km

330 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

1.44 km

762 m

455 m

208 m

167 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 14 May

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1°C

34 %

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