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The Best Hiking Trails in Brecon, Wales (United Kingdom)

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Photo of Tregaer Loop, Brecon Beacons (5 Nuttalls) Photo of Talybont Reservoir nr Brecon (3 Deweys) Photo of Brecon to Talybont via Carn Pica.

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  • Distance
    18.38mi
    Elevation +
    3507f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofTregaer Loop, Brecon Beacons (5 Nuttalls) Photo ofTregaer Loop, Brecon Beacons (5 Nuttalls) Photo ofTregaer Loop, Brecon Beacons (5 Nuttalls)

    Tregaer Loop, Brecon Beacons (5 Nuttalls) This is a stonker of a 29km loop with 1,200m of ascent from my home in Brecon that takes in the five local Nuttalls of Bwlch Y Ddwyallt 754m, Fan Y Big 719m, Cribyn 795m, Pen Y ...

  • Brecon to Talybont via Carn Pica.

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    Distance
    12.44mi
    Elevation +
    2159f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBrecon to Talybont via Carn Pica. Photo ofBrecon to Talybont via Carn Pica. Photo ofBrecon to Talybont via Carn Pica.

    This is always a great hike. Normally a 32km loop by walking back to Brecon along the canal. Today we finished at Talybont. Stunning day with great views over to the West towards Pen Y Fan and across East towards Abergav...

  • Brecon to Talybont Canal Walk

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    Distance
    13.84mi
    Elevation +
    72f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBrecon to Talybont Canal Walk Photo ofBrecon to Talybont Canal Walk Photo ofBrecon to Talybont Canal Walk

    Brecon to Monmouth Canal A walk along the Brecon to Monmouth Canal is a beautiful experience. On a blue sky autumn day it is simply stunning and you can make it as long or as short as you wish. Today we went from Brecon...

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  • Brecon to Talybont Canal Walk.

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    Distance
    14.72mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBrecon to Talybont Canal Walk. Photo ofBrecon to Talybont Canal Walk. Photo ofBrecon to Talybont Canal Walk.

    I love this walk. It is a stunning walk on a summer day like today. Starting in Brecon and walking to Talybont On Usk and then coming all the way back. I love my mountains but for a different pulse levelling amble there ...

  • Distance
    8.99mi
    Elevation +
    755f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike and the Gaer Roman Fort, Brecon. Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike and the Gaer Roman Fort, Brecon. Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike and the Gaer Roman Fort, Brecon.

    A local regular walk taking in the Brecon Canal, the river Promenade, a roman road, the Gaer Roman fort, Pen Y Crug Iron Age fort and Brecon Cathedral. First section along the roman road is normally overgrown in the summ...

  • Distance
    9.95mi
    Elevation +
    446f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPen Y Commin Hike, Brecon (Trig Point). Photo ofPen Y Commin Hike, Brecon (Trig Point). Photo ofPen Y Commin Hike, Brecon (Trig Point).

    A lovely mix and match walk along the Brecon canal, road, a lovely cross country path, a bit more road and then a riverside walk and another canal section to finish off with. A bit too much road walking for my liking and...

  • Distance
    26.59mi
    Elevation +
    1926f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTaff Trail Brecon to Merthyr easterly route Photo ofTaff Trail Brecon to Merthyr easterly route Photo ofTaff Trail Brecon to Merthyr easterly route

    This section of the Taff Trail is from Brecon to Merthyr Tydfil via Talybont on Usk. The first third is along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal to Talybont on Usk (where there is a nice cafe). It then gently climbs an o...

  • Distance
    19.18mi
    Elevation +
    2290f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCarn Pica Long Tab, Brecon Beacons, Wales. Photo ofCarn Pica Long Tab, Brecon Beacons, Wales. Photo ofCarn Pica Long Tab, Brecon Beacons, Wales.

    A long 30km hike from Brecon along the canal to Brynich Lock, Llanfrynach up the Breton across to Carn Pica and then down to Talybont Reservoir. From there go over the dam and down the tram road to Talybont. The last leg...

  • Aberyscir and Pen Y Crug Loop.

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    Distance
    13.92mi
    Elevation +
    1490f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAberyscir and Pen Y Crug Loop. Photo ofAberyscir and Pen Y Crug Loop. Photo ofAberyscir and Pen Y Crug Loop.

    A beautiful spring day 21.5k 540m height gain day around Aberyscir and Pen Y Crug. Simply stunning ❤️❤️❤️

    Great route- really enjoyed it!
    Jack Rutherford
  • Pen Y Crug Hike, Brecon.

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    Distance
    8.11mi
    Elevation +
    732f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike, Brecon. Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike, Brecon. Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike, Brecon.

    Beautiful walk to Cradoc along the Roman Road and then onto Pen Y Crug Iron Age Fort and down to Brecon cathedral on a sky blue frosty winter day.

  • Pen Y Crug Hike, Brecon.

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    Distance
    7.86mi
    Elevation +
    741f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike, Brecon. Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike, Brecon. Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike, Brecon.

    Great walk along the Roman Road in town to the Gaer Roman Fort and then to Pen Y Crug Iron Age Fort and back to Brecon town. A great day out.

  • Cefn Cantre, Brecon (TP)

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    Distance
    7.93mi
    Elevation +
    600f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCefn Cantre, Brecon (TP) Photo ofCefn Cantre, Brecon (TP) Photo ofCefn Cantre, Brecon (TP)

    A 12km route in Brecon to take in the Cefn Cantref trig point. Mix of roads, rough roads, trails and fields. Nice walk. No undue issues.

  • Pen Y Crug Hike, Brecon.

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    Distance
    9.16mi
    Elevation +
    915f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike, Brecon. Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike, Brecon. Photo ofPen Y Crug Hike, Brecon.

    Local hike in Brecon. In the summer the first 4k's tends to be overgrown with nettles and not good in shorts. In winter the same section is very wet. It takes in an iron age fort at Pen Y Crug.

  • Tregaer loop 28km

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    Distance
    17.53mi
    Elevation +
    3392f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTregaer loop 28km Photo ofTregaer loop 28km Photo ofTregaer loop 28km

    A local loop I do from my house in Brecon to Cribyn, Pen Y Fan and Corn Du back to home. Outstanding training course.

  • Brecon to Talybont Canal Walk.

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    Distance
    15.81mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBrecon to Talybont Canal Walk. Photo ofBrecon to Talybont Canal Walk. Photo ofBrecon to Talybont Canal Walk.

    Beautiful hot 25c+ day for walking the stunning 24km to Talybont village and back along the canal. The national park looking its best in the summer under a blue sky day...simply superb!

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