Moderate
4.8
(8)
32
hikers
Begwns Bluff loop from Painscastle
02:44
9.92km
170m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 6, 2024
Waypoints
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Start point
Parking
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2.82 km
The Begwns Roundabout and Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Begwns offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is possible to see almost the entire Brecon Beacons National Park from the quaint wooded 'roundabout' and trig point. It is listed as a UK Marilyn.
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7.67 km
Monks Pool
Highlight • Lake
Monks Pool is the largest of the small pools on the common land of the Begwns. It's noted for having uncommon pond plants such as certain ferns, pillwort and tubular water-dropwort.
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9.92 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.55 km
2.12 km
212 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.55 km
1.60 km
761 m
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