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Cefn Arthen- Cwm Crychan link

NOTE: 
A section of this trail to be temporarily closed from 21st September 2026. From post 119 via 118 to 110.

Follow this link past the Babel shelter and picnic site and take in the excellent views of the western Brecon Beacons. You can get emergency mobile phone coverage here.

This route links the Cefn Arthen trail to the Cwm Crychan trail.

Cwm y Glyn

Forestry work on this trail between 164 and 168 is now complete but the track has not been reinstated. So it is advisable to avoided this section by staying on the forestry road.

Follow this extension to the Cefn Arthen trail along the road up to the Army ranges before turning back along tracks with good views across Cwm y Glyn.

Cefn Arthen

Climb steadily from the waters of Nant y Dresglen, with the promise of excellent views of the western Brecon Beacons. This trail can be extended by the the Cwm y Glyn trail. 

Cwar Cerrig

Try this extension to the Cwm Dulais trail climbing over higher ground with great views before descending by the stone quarry.

Cwm Dulais

Enjoy the views of wooded Cwm Dulais and try to stay dry when passing through the three fords.

This route can be extended by using the Cwar Cerrig Trail from point 73 and rejoining at point 79. This makes the total route 8.6 miles.

Allt Cwmcrychan

Take in the long views over open pastures and drop down into Cwm Crychan, before climbing out of the valley along the forest road.

Cwm Crychan

Trail Map shows the  new layout at Brynffo car park

Take the winding tracks through the forest to the Cwm Crychan viewpoint, with amazing views over the lower Tywi valley. Here you will find a hitching rail and picnic table.