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51.87, -3.51 · rel 2566042
51.87, -3.51 · rel 2566042
South Wales Traverse
36,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Powys · 51.87°N ·
3.51°W
36,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
14× summit
2× monument
2× ruins
2× cave
Fan Gyhirych
summit ·
on the route
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Fan Fawr
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Garreg Las
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Fan Dringarth
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Fan Nedd
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Y Gyrn
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Fan Brycheiniog
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Allt Lwyd
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Waun Lefrith
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Fan Llia
summit ·
36 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tommy Jones Memorial
monument ·
136 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Maen Mawr
ruins ·
186 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pen-y-gaer Roman Camp
ruins ·
203 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Craig-Gwaun-Taf
summit ·
209 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cefn Yr Ystrad
summit ·
on the route
36,4 km
100%
Pen Cerrig-calch
summit ·
on the route
36,4 km
100%
Naughty Stone
monument ·
72 m off route
36,4 km
100%
Pen Twyn Mawr
summit ·
89 m off route
36,4 km
100%
Ogof Tarddiad Rhymni
cave ·
187 m off route
36,4 km
100%
Ogof Gwebedyn
cave ·
249 m off route
36,4 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
South Wales Traverse is 36.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, South Wales Traverse takes approximately 9h 4min to complete.
No, South Wales Traverse is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
South Wales Traverse starts near coordinates 51.8228, -3.3292.
South Wales Traverse is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.