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Overview

A walk from Pen y Fan pond to Manmoel and back .Approching Manmoel the scenery across the valley is very attractive. The ascent to Manmoel is quite long but not arduous apart from one stoney and muddy track.

Sunday, 15 October 2023
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
323.1m / 1060ft
Type:
circular

Some sections near the start are  quite muddy. Gaiters are advised.

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04765 83130
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8DJ
what3words:
obviously.flagpole.landscape
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 19780 00679
Nearest postcode:
NP11 3EJ
what3words:
dish.dash.landlords
Start time:
10:15 am

Car park at Pen-y-fan pond.

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