Pen y Fan – Corn Du summit loop from Beacons Reservoir

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Pen y Fan – Corn Du summit loop from Beacons Reservoir

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4.3

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Pen y Fan – Corn Du summit loop from Beacons Reservoir

01:04

6.49km

440m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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105 m

Pen y Fan Gate

Highlight • Trail

The gate here has been the local start point for the Pen Y Fan gate to summit test for a number of years. It is 3.1km from here to the …

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241 m

Beacons Way to Pen y Fan Summit

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PYF Test Route.
This is a Strava segment and a personal fitness test of mine from the swing gate at Pontardaff Lay-by to the summit post that I have done …

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3.17 km

Pen y Fan

Highlight • Summit

Chief of the Brecon Beacons and the highest summit in south Wales, Pen y Fan is a hugely popular peak with routes to the top to suit everyone from first …

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3.74 km

Corn Du

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the 2,864 feet (873 m) summit of Corn Du, you get spectacular views of Llyn Cwm Llwch directly below and over Wales stretching out below. The trail to this …

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3.76 km

Corn Du summit

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Corn Du is rarely climbed alone, but as a peak added to an expedition to Pen y Fan. The climb up is a great one though and the views from …

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4.13 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Summit Cairn

Highlight • Summit

this is a good spot for a breather and to take in the incredible views

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4.13 km

View of Pen y Fan, Corn Du, and Cribyn

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Pen-Y-Fan is the highest peak in the whole of south Wales, and is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Standing Tall At 886 metres (2,907 ft) Above sea-level, it's …

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6.03 km

Blaen Taf Fawr Valley

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The Blaen Taf Fawr and Afon Tarell segments start at the Storey Arms parking area. Head through the gate towards Corn Du, to the Taf Fawr bridge. Ignore the path …

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6.49 km

End point

Parking

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