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Penwyllt Quarry Ruins – Craig-y-Nos Castle loop from Penwyllt

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Penwyllt Quarry Ruins – Craig-y-Nos Castle loop from Penwyllt

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Penwyllt Quarry Ruins – Craig-y-Nos Castle loop from Penwyllt

01:59

6.70km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ogof Ffynnon Ddu National Nature Reserve

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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635 m

Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Castle

Highlight • Lake

Nestled on the banks of the River Tawe, this 40-acre (16 ha) Victorian country park is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park authority and contains the Grade II-listed Craig-y-Nos …

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3.07 km

Penwyllt Quarry Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Abandoned limestone quarry, which operated from c. 1870 to c. 1950 and was the source of subsistence for the nearby hamlet of Penwyllt. The quarry was the reason why there …

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6.23 km

Craig-y-Nos Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This 40-acre country park forms part of the historic grounds of the Victorian Craig-y-nos Castle and is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. The park offers a fun …

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6.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

1.58 km

1.53 km

536 m

357 m

340 m

Surfaces

1.94 km

1.54 km

1.05 km

872 m

478 m

465 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Penwyllt Quarry Ruins – Craig-y-Nos Castle loop from Penwyllt

Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Castle

Penwyllt Quarry Ruins

Craig-y-Nos Castle

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