AM 20 Sept 2025

Fan Brycheiniog

Sat, 20 Sept 2025
11:00 AM
Distance
15.5km / 9.6mi
Climb
840m / 2756ft
Safety information
AM Local knowledge beneficial Significant experience required
Male record
1:15:39
Dan Doherty
2017
Female record
1:36:34
Hayley Evans
2017
Juniors
Over 18
Possibly Junior races
Extra details
Snacks in pub

Location

Tafarn y Garreg, Glyntawe,SA9 1GS (Nr Dan Yr Ogof Showcaves)

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Safety information

Mostly good paths/sheep trods throughout. Some exposure (to the right only) on Fan Hir ridge. The returning path to finish from Llyn Y Fan Fawr is stony/technical in places. In poor viz, navigation and path choice can be difficult – with use of compass/map being important. But in good viz, geography of mountain guides you up and back. Escape routes to roads in north take you 40 mins (drive) from start.

General Area

Significant fell and mountain and/or less accessible or more remote areas

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Height

Some up to approx 3,000 ft (900m)

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Terrain

Largely rough tracks and/or challenging but runnable off-track terrain over open fell and hill

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Exposure (drops) and hazards on or near route

Some exposure, possibly occasionally severe, and/or increased terrain risk (see left)

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Navigation skills required

Advanced: no waymarking, and runners must be confident in self navigating over challenging routes and in low visibility

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Mountain skills required

Competent: suitable only for skilled movers with increased problem solving and self-reliance required

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Escape routes

Some escape routes but a retiring or injured runner would face difficulty in some sections

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Season time and effect of weather

Conditions could be challenging and/or route may be prone to sudden weather changes; effect may be significant

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