This was walk number 2 of our visit to the Brecons this year and this one was one I’d see recommended on lots of websites (a bit like walk 1 around the 4 Waterfalls). Again this was a short distance of barely 4 miles, we weren’t in a rush to get round so took our time and the weather was superb for March, meaning just a t shirt needed! Parking up on the A470, north of the Storey Arms Centre, there are few clues as to what might be in store. Only the top of Craig Cerrig Gleisiad is in view from the layby, but it bowl shape gives a clue. We booted up and headed off up the simple short path through the woodlands which would deposit us near to the bowl, but not quite at it. To keep the surprise longer we turned right and followed a delightful path traversing the slopes, to the point on the Twyn Dylluan-ddu ridge where the climb up Fan Frynych is easier. A sharp left turn here opened up the views into Mid-Wales, although the haze restricted some of the views a little. It was clear that we were climbing and the views would get better that way as we reached Fan Frynych, we also had some restricted views into the cwm of Craig Cerrig Gleisiad, but they could wait a little longer. Fan Frynych was first and a lunch stop needed looking north, if only to allow the group of male summit hoggers to move on, so I could take a photo. Before long we were looking down into the cwm and summitting Craig Cerrig Gleisiad, a small pile of stones marking the top. All that was left was a thigh burning descent down to the wooded path and the car. A superb little walk and on a day like this why rush around.

Start – A470 layby

Route – Twyn Dylluan-ddu – Fan Frynych – Craig Cerrig Gleisiad – A470

Distance – 4 miles   Start time – 10.30am  Time taken – 3hrs 30mins  Highest Point – Fan Frynych 629 metres

Weather – Sunny and warm