Skirrid Fawr loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
Skirrid Fawr loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
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Skirrid Fawr loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park
01:59
5.95km
280m
Hiking
Embark on the Skirrid Fawr loop, an easy 3.7-mile (5.9 km) hike in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park that still offers a good workout with 930 feet (283 metres) of elevation gain. You can expect to complete this route in about 1 hour and 59 minutes. The trail winds through peaceful…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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705 m
Skirrid Forest Trail
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
1.94 km
Skirrid Ridge (Ysgyryd Fawr)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
2.21 km
Skirrid Fawr summit
Highlight • Climb
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5.95 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.43 km
1.65 km
1.12 km
709 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.79 km
597 m
527 m
< 100 m
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Trail Reviews
Well done Chris and Sarah great effort today, 😁👍
My favourite sunset walk. Easy parking at the National Trust car park (pay and display, free to members), then up through the trees on a clear path, through the gate and turn left. It takes you into a different world, on a windy path through woodland and finally into a hidden valley, then its a steepish ascent to the summit up a narrow track, you'll need to use your hands in a few places and there are a few big steps. Then a detour to the trig point, before a gorgeous ridge walk taking in the views of Abergavenny, the Blorenge and Black Mountains before descending back to the car park.