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Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Brecon

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Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Brecon

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Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Brecon

02:42

9.56km

200m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Anod Footbridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the Anod footbridge. The trail past the bridge leads goes all the way to Llanddew, which is a delightful walk. This is a favourite walk with local dog …

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Forest Trail and Wooden Fish Sculpture, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

Moderate Trail with some amazing views

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3.94 km

View of Pen y Crug

Highlight • Summit

4.59 km

Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit

Highlight • Historical Site

Pen-y-crug is our local little gem of a hill here on the outskirts of Brecon. It is commonly referred to locally as simply 'The Crug' (pronounced cree-g). The Welsh name …

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7.66 km

Pilgrims Tea Rooms at Brecon Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

I come here all the time, being a Brecon local. Friendly staff, a reasonable variety of foods and cakes (could do with a bit more), but the feather in the …

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8.72 km

St Mary's Church, Brecon

Highlight • Cafe

St. Mary's Church is situated in the quaint market town of Brecon within the curtilage of its town centre. It has the finest tower in all of Powys, and inside …

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8.76 km

Wellington and Picton Memorial, Brecon

Highlight • Historical Site

This monument in the heart of Brecon is both a memorial to Wellington and to Sir Thomas Picton, who was considered to be the most important Welsh general fighting alongside …

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8.86 km

Y Gaer – Museum, Art Gallery & Library

Highlight • Structure

Y Gaer – Museum, Art Gallery & Library is a cultural venue at the heart of Brecon, it includes Brecknock Museum, one of the best small museums in Wales, along …

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9.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

2.14 km

1.85 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

2.14 km

2.01 km

1.41 km

881 m

724 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit – St Mary's Church, Brecon loop from Brecon

Anod Footbridge

Forest Trail and Wooden Fish Sculpture, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of Pen y Crug

Pen y Crug Hillfort Summit

Pilgrims Tea Rooms at Brecon Cathedral

St Mary's Church, Brecon

Wellington and Picton Memorial, Brecon

Y Gaer – Museum, Art Gallery & Library

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