Mountains & hills · South Wales
Cribyn
Also known as: Y Gribyn
Cribyn — Named summit at 795 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Torpantau · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cribyn, the nearest railway station is Torpantau, located 5.3 km away. Admission to the mountain is free.
About
Cribyn is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 795 m.". Coordinates: 51.8818°, -3.4196°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cribyn (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈkrɪbɪn]) is a mountain in the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) with an elevation of 2608 feet (or 795 metres), about 300 feet lower than the neighbouring peaks of Pen y Fan and Corn Du. It is a prominent peak in the long and impressive escarpment facing north and running roughly east–west of the central section of the Brecon Beacons. The summit lies on a ridge stretching from Talybont Reservoir in the east, to the A470 road. The ridge line to the west connects Cribyn with the peak of Pen y Fan. To the east, the ridge line descends to Bwlch ar y Fan, a col crossed by an ancient trail sometimes known as 'The Gap Road' before ascending again to the peak of Fan y Big.
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Background
Visiting
The Brecon Beacons are classed as open country, so the visitor can walk anywhere in the highland zone. Trails and footpaths are well marked, and owing to frequent use, are also well trodden. The National Trust owns much of the land and the paths are well maintained and reinforced where wear and tear is heavy. The main paths are intensively used by individual walkers and groups, but also by the British Army for troop training, and by charity walks. The peak is adjacent to Pen y Fan so is often chosen for circular walks along the main escarpment. When the weather is clear, the views to the north are especially impressive towards Mynydd Epynt, Brecon and the Cambrian Mountains beyond.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8818, -3.4196
- Address
- Powys, Wales
- Nearest railway station
- Torpantau — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: n16347060 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cribyn (mountain) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cribyn.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cribyn?
- Cribyn is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Cribyn?
- Cribyn — Named summit at 795 m.
- How do I get to Cribyn?
- The nearest railway station is Torpantau, about 5.3 km away. Its coordinates are 51.8818°, -3.4196°.
- Is Cribyn free to visit?
- Yes, Cribyn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cribyn?
- The nearest railway station is Torpantau, about 5.3 km away.