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Llanfrynach

Fan y Big, Waun Rydd & Bryn loop from Llanfrynach — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Llanfrynach

Fan y Big, Waun Rydd & Bryn loop from Llanfrynach — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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4.7

(19)

154

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Fan y Big, Waun Rydd & Bryn loop from Llanfrynach — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

05:42

18.4km

670m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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7.10 km

Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board

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Fan y Big might have had its mountain status revoked in 2018 — but don't let that put you off. This is a superb peak that forms part of a …

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10.2 km

Bwlch y Ddwyallt

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Bwlch y Ddwyallt is a nondescript peak marked by a small cairn. Don't confuse it with another larger cairn nearby. However the views from this escarpment looking across towards Fan …

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11.2 km

Waun Rydd

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Waun Rydd is one of the quieter peaks (it's a Nuttall) in the Brecon Beacons. If anything it is one to collect on the way round to bag some of …

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14.8 km

Bryn Summit Cairn

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If the structure of the Central Beacons massif was said to be a great hand, with its five north east reaching ridges its digits, then Bryn is definitely the tip …

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

1.97 km

1.69 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

13.0 km

3.34 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

Jared

July 9, 2025, Llanfrynach to Fan y Big

https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Fan-y-Big/forecasts/719 It was a hot day but still significantly cooler at the top

Fan y Big, Waun Rydd & Bryn loop from Llanfrynach — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Fan y Bîg Summit and Diving Board

Bwlch y Ddwyallt

Waun Rydd

Bryn Summit Cairn

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