Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height628.3 m2,061 ft
Grid RefSN 95793 22791
OS MapOL12OS Explorer
AreaBrecon Beacons
Within the Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych National Nature Reserve in the Fforest Fawr uplands, Fan Frynych reaches 628.3 m, just 1.0 km from Craig Cerrig-gleisiad. The reserve shelters rare Arctic–alpine plants such as purple saxifrage and roseroot, and birds including peregrine falcons, ring ouzels and ravens. The highest point is the ground beside an elevated trig point.
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Our Route
Distance10.1 mi16.3 km
Ascent630 m2,070 ft
Time5h 05mwalking
Start & FinishSN 9824 2029Circular route, back to the same spot
DirectionsAlso on this route: Fan Fawr, Fan Llia, Craig Cerrig-gleisiad
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
