We are the Tawe Trekkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A short but steep walk both in ascent & descent. The walk starts from the car park next to Nant Bwrefwr & circles around the valley containing the tributaries of the Nant Caerfanell. The walk intially descend to a footbridge crossing Nant Caerfanell. The Eastern side of Nant Caerfanell is followed past a number of waterfalls for just over half a kilometre. The walk breaks steeply out of the stream gorge & ascends Cerrig Edmwnt to the cairn on Cwar y Gigfran. This marks the end of any significant ascent. The rewards are the all round views as far as Swansea Bay, Sugar Loaf & Pen y Fan. The views are mainatined as the walk circles around the cliffs Cwar y Gigfran, Graig Fan Las & Craig y Fan Ddu before descending steeply besides Nant Bwrefwr & more waterfalls to return to the car park.
The major ascent & descents are steep, so although the walk is short you should be physically fit. The traverse of the cliffs Cwar y Gigfran, Graig Fan Las & Craig Fan Ddu are exposed so you should have a head for heights. Parts of the walk are muddy so suitable foot ware is important. Good warm, waterproof clothing is essential. Some food & drink might be appropriate. Note due the exposed cliffs this walk will be cancelled at short notice if high winds or heavy rain are forecast.
The car park North East of the Pentwyn resevoir & is just off the minor road between Torpantau station & Talybont reservoir. Take the gravel track over the Nant Bwrefwr just before the road descents steeply to to Talybont reservoir.
