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Walk 3203 - Llanthony Abbey from Capel-y-Ffin Youth Hostel, Black Mountains

Nat Park   Brecon Beacons
County/Area   Powys
 & Herefordshire
AuthorMartyn Hank
Length10.5 miles / 17.1 km
Ascentnominal or unknown
Grademoderate

The landscape of the eastern Brecon Beacons National Park is characterised by high ridges and deep valleys. This walk explores both offering a varied and interesting walk that is a perfect introduction to the area. Llanthony Abbey is of particlar note occupying a splendid position beneath the high high ridges on either side of the valley.

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Walk 3204
Hay Bluff & Twmpa from Capel-y-Ffin Youth Hostel, Black Mountains
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Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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Brecon Beacons NP
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