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Cefn Arthen- Cwm Crychan link

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.

  Cefn Arthen- Cwm Crychan link Trail Map (800.2 KiB)

  Cefn Arthen- Cwm Crychan link Trail Map (800.2 KiB)

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.

  Cwm y Glyn Trail Map (694.3 KiB)

  Cwm y Glyn - Horse Trail - GPX file (14.0 KiB)

  Cwm y Glyn Trail Map (694.3 KiB)

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. 

  Cefn Arthen Trail Map (650.4 KiB)

  Cefn Arthen - Horse Trail - GPX file (9.1 KiB)

  Cefn Arthen Trail Map (650.4 KiB)

Cwar Cerrig

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

  Cwar Cerrig Trail Map (632.6 KiB)

  Cwm Dulais & Cwar Cerrig Trail Map (2.2 MiB)

  Cwar Cerrig Trail Map (632.6 KiB)

  Cwm Dulais & Cwar Cerrig Trail Map (2.2 MiB)

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.

  Cwm Dulais Trail Map (693.8 KiB)

  Cwm Dulais Horse Riding Trail GPX file (27.0 KiB)

  Cwm Dulais Trail Map (693.8 KiB)

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.

  Allt Cwmcrychan Trail Map (659.2 KiB)

  Allt Cwmcrychan Trail Map (659.2 KiB)

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.

  Trail 10 Cwm Crychan - Map (1.1 MiB)

  Cwm Crychan - CFA - Horse Trail - GPX file (13.7 KiB)

  Trail 10 Cwm Crychan - Map (1.1 MiB)