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Carmarthenshire

Llyn y Fan Fach – Llyn y Fan Fach loop from Gorsddu Farm

Hiking trails & Routes

Carmarthenshire

Llyn y Fan Fach – Llyn y Fan Fach loop from Gorsddu Farm

Moderate

4.3

(4)

80

hikers

Llyn y Fan Fach – Llyn y Fan Fach loop from Gorsddu Farm

02:33

7.52km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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125 m

The Wildman Woods River Camp

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Brilliant semi-wild campsite in the valley near Llyn y Fan Fach. It's about £10 per person per night, and there's both a grassy field and woodlands by the river to choose from.

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2

3.10 km

Llyn y Fan Fach

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This route up the western flanks of Llyn Y Fan Fach is one of the best views in the entire Brecon Beacons. To do the Llyn y Fan Fach and …

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3.65 km

Llyn y Fan Fach

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Llyn y Fan Fach is a beautiful lake situated below the Black Mountain escarpment. You can reach the lake within short walking distance from the Llyn y Fan Fach car …

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4.65 km

Afon Sawdde

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5

4.98 km

Old Fish Hatchery

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Based on the feeding trough, the nursery appears to be active or recently used.

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6

5.09 km

Old Trout Farm on the Afon Sawdde

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The route from here up and around Llyn Y Fan Fawr and Back must be a strong contender as one of the Wales’s most scenic walks. This is just the …

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7.52 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

2.82 km

123 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

1.90 km

688 m

321 m

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Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

85 %

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