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Craig y Cilau loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Craig y Cilau loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Craig y Cilau loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

02:18

7.66km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Brecon Beacons National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.64 km

Cave Entrance in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

4.13 km

View of Craig y Cilau

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.69 km

Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

The walk along Craig y Cilau is a pretty special experience. The imposing rock faces of the limestone escarpment are home to a really diverse variety of rare wild plants. …

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7.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

2.50 km

673 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

673 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

29°C

14°C

12 %

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Craig y Cilau loop — Brecon Beacons National Park

Cave Entrance in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of Craig y Cilau

Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves

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