Llanfrynach and Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Introduction to Walk 3209
Nat Park - Brecon Beacons
County/Area - Powys
Author - Martyn Hanks
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km
Ascent - nominal or unknown
Grade - moderate
The circular walk in Powys lies within the boundaries of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The route includes a section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal together with the villages of Llanfrynach, Groesfford and Pencelli.
Walks from the same start
Other walks nearby
1.9 miles / 3.0 km away
Pen-y-crug, Sarnau and Battle from Brecon
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
3.9 miles / 6.2 km away
Pen y Fan from Cwmgwdi near Brecon
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
3.9 miles / 6.2 km away
Pen y Fan & Corn Du from Cwmgwdi
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
3.9 miles / 6.2 km away
Highest Peaks of the Brecon Beacons
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km
6.4 miles / 10.3 km away
The Black Mountain, Brecon Beacons
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
6.6 miles / 10.6 km away
Waun Fach from Castell Dinas, near Talgarth
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
6.6 miles / 10.6 km away
Waun Fach & Y Grib from Pengenfford (Castell Dinas)
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km
7.1 miles / 11.3 km away
Fan y Big from Torpantau
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km
7.1 miles / 11.4 km away
Waun Rydd from Blaen y glyn
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km
7.5 miles / 12.1 km away
Fan Fawr & Fan Frynych, Fforest Fawr
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walking on the Brecon Beacons
45 circular day walks are described in this guidebook to the Brecon Beacons National Park. From west to east, Mynydd Du, Fforest Fawr, the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains these mountain and valley routes offer many options, highlighting the natural features. The walks described explore dramatic waterfalls, wooded gorges and upland valleys.
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