Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit – Brecon Castle loop from Pen y Crug

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Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit – Brecon Castle loop from Pen y Crug

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Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit – Brecon Castle loop from Pen y Crug

02:28

8.21km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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653 m

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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1.16 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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3.37 km

Pilgrims Tea Rooms at Brecon Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

I come here all the time, being a Brecon local. Friendly staff, a reasonable variety of foods and cakes (could do with a bit more), but the feather in the …

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4.07 km

St Mary's Church, Brecon

Highlight • Cafe

St. Mary's Church is situated in the quaint market town of Brecon within the curtilage of its town centre. It has the finest tower in all of Powys, and inside …

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4.27 km

Biped Cycles

Highlight • Other

The only bike shop for miles around!

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4.30 km

Brecon Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Brecon, the town after which the Beacons are named, is unsurprisingly a fantastic base for exploring the national park. The graceful, green forms of the Central Beacons and Pen y …

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4.57 km

Brecon Castle

Highlight • Castle

Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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6.77 km

View of Pen y Crug

Highlight • Summit

8.21 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

2.46 km

866 m

405 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

2.28 km

1.28 km

1.05 km

702 m

405 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Comments

September 6, 2023,Pen Y Crug Hike - Brecon

A nice evening amble through town and up to one of the best viewing spots in our national park at Pen Y Crug on the outskirts of Brecon. This beautiful trig pointed summit complete with hill fort is somewhat of a precious local scenic jewel for a good reason ❤️.