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Run up Fan y Big from Torpantau near Llangynidr., Powys

Run up Fan y Big from Torpantau near Llangynidr.

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Here we have a Brecon Beacons route from Torpantau up to Fan y Big, returning through Talfechan Forest. The ground can be wet underfoot, but the views are good.

Along the way

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Fan y BigThe main summit of this Brecon Beacons route, climbed from Torpantau.
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Talfechan ForestThe route returns through this forest, though the ground can be wet underfoot.

The route

Distance13.3 km
Running≈ 1 h 40
Cycling≈ 1 h 14
Climb↑ 399 m
RouteCircular

A 13.3 km circular route from Llangynidr to run or cycle, with 399 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 399 m in total

Before you go

StartTorpantau, Llangynidr, CF48 2UTOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThere is a small car park at Torpantau which can be reached from Merthyr Tydfil to the south and Talybont-on-Usk from the east.
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