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Merthyr Tydfil

Looking towards Pen y Fan from Corn Du – Pen y Fan loop from Forest Visitor Centre

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United Kingdom
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South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil

Looking towards Pen y Fan from Corn Du – Pen y Fan loop from Forest Visitor Centre

Hard

4.8

(6)

34

hikers

Looking towards Pen y Fan from Corn Du – Pen y Fan loop from Forest Visitor Centre

06:53

22.7km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.79 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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2

10.6 km

Windy Gap

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This is the col between Corn Du and Craig Gwaun Taf. Not only is it a fine viewpoint, but it is also the parting of the ways. Turn right at …

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3

10.9 km

Craig Gwaun Taf

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Craig Gwaun Taf is the sheer escarpment that runs south from Corn Du, and overlooks the valley of Blaen Taf Fechan.

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4

11.1 km

Looks even better under snow!

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5

11.2 km

Col between Corn Du and Pen y Fan

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This easy col between Pen Y Fan and Corn Du is a gorgeous easy hill section no more than a few hundred metres long with minimal height gain and loss. …

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6

11.8 km

Pen y Fan

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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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7

11.8 km

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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14.8 km

Pen y Fan Gate

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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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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

5.49 km

1.75 km

1.33 km

915 m

345 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

6.11 km

2.48 km

1.53 km

345 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Friday 16 October

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