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Craig-y-Nôs Country Park & the Afon Tawe loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Craig-y-Nôs Country Park & the Afon Tawe loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Craig-y-Nôs Country Park & the Afon Tawe loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

01:31

5.51km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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435 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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1.12 km

Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves

Highlight • Cave

The national show caves is a tourist attraction with several ventures including the Shire Horse centre, a life size dinosaur model exhibit, kids play grounds and the three show caves. …

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2.03 km

Afon Haffes Riverbed

Highlight • Natural

Awesome section of trail that crosses a river as it flows down some rocks. Careful with footing, some rocks are slippery, and would recommend waterproof footwear for this section.

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3.27 km

River Tawe

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Afon Tawe is a great little Welsh river, but a short one at only 30 miles. Its headwaters start just a short way from here, just below Llyn y …

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5.51 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.67 km

1.18 km

929 m

857 m

845 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

1.13 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 28 May

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Craig-y-Nôs Country Park & the Afon Tawe loop — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Castle

Dan-Yr-Ogof Showcaves

Afon Haffes Riverbed

River Tawe

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