Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height800 m2,625 ft
Grid RefSO 22946 28763
OS MapOL13OS Explorer
AreaBlack Mountains
In the Black Mountains, Pen y Gadair Fawr reaches 800 m and is topped by a cairn. Waun Fach is the nearest listed hill at 1.9 km, followed by Mynydd Llysiau (2.4 km) and Chwarel y Fan (2.9 km).
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Our Route
Distance11.1 mi17.8 km
Ascent1,160 m3,810 ft
Time6h 25mwalking
Start & FinishSO 2525 2846Circular route, back to the same spot
DirectionsAlso on this route: Waun Fach, Chwarel y Fan, Mynydd Llysiau
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.
