Route Information for
Fan Brycheiniog
The total ascent is 625 meters. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 12.48km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Park in car park at Blaenau, Swaddle Valley,100m beyond last houseSN79892383
1Walk along vehicular track E turning S beside Afon SwaddleSN80212363
2Continue S past trout farm to dam on Llyn y Fan FachSN80342202
3Ascend path W onto shoulder of Waun LefrithSN79702196
4Head S on path above cliffsSN79712165
5Continue SE on path above precipiceSN79992134
6Follow path E on Bannau Sir GaerSN80832148
7Continue ENE above crags to cairn on Picws Du (749m)SN81192182
8Descend ESE on path to colSN81612171
9Follow sketchy track E to summit of Fan Brycheiniog (2500ft+) SN82552179
10Return to car park by same routeSN79892383
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