Fan Frynych Trig Point – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

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Fan Frynych Trig Point – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

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Fan Frynych Trig Point – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop from Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

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7.81km

270m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Craig Cerrig Gleisiad a Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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467 m

View of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views to stop and take in. Enjoy 😀

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1.78 km

Mountain Ponies in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural

Moderate trail with high elevation and amazing views.

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4.26 km

View of Pen y Fan

Highlight • Natural Monument

Moderate to Trail with some elevation but good for most people's with good fitness.

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4.71 km

Fan Frynych Trig Point

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The steep rocky slopes, sharp escarpments and crags are home to rare arctic-alpine plants. These are at their southernmost location in the UK and are not found again until the …

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4.72 km

Wild Ponies of the Brecon Beacons

Highlight • Natural

Wild ponies are found roaming freely across the high grounds of the Beacons. In summer there are babies :)

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5.66 km

View of Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych

Highlight • Summit

Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve is a 156 acre (631,000 m²) area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.

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6.43 km

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad

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The Craig Cerrig Gleisiad loop is a bit of a local classic. This is a very nice loop to do if you are starting at Forest Lodge. You will have …

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6.43 km

View of Pen y Fan

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Exceptional views of the central range of the Brecon Beacons can be had from here. It is also far quieter on this side, although you can run into a lot …

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7.81 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

3.28 km

2.47 km

1.76 km

308 m