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12th Apr 2025  09:10  by onemanandhisboywalking

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

First trig pillar of the day on an epic 28km walk from Llanbedr. Great views of The Skirrid and Sugarloaf from here.

17th Sep 2024  16:25  by painterman61

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Could see this one as I walked back across the mountain tops and decided to do it. Super views in the Sunny conditions trig in good condition but it added another couple of miles on to the walk found a good path down the valley back to the car reckon about 16 miles with the detours.

Trig ©painterman61
Trig looking to Abergavenny ©painterman61
Top ©painterman61
Fb ©painterman61

16th Sep 2024  00:00  by Llondon

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

25th May 2024  19:20  by LizzyCrawford1

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trig 4 of 4 on 18.5mile hike around Waun Fach Horseshoe

13th Apr 2024  11:46  by ajs1664

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

13th Apr 2024  10:08  by Lizzle

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

9th Mar 2024  11:22  by AlexKendall87

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

23rd Feb 2024  10:00  by Izzy Watts

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

©Izzy Watts
©Izzy Watts

29th Nov 2023  00:00  by [email protected]

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

30th Aug 2023  09:27  by Twomers

FB Number: 7275  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

5th May 2023  09:55  by Catherineraine

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

31st Dec 2022  11:01  by zsummers87

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

12th Nov 2022  10:52  by Normbruh

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

©Normbruh
©Normbruh

22nd Oct 2022  14:30  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Second of the day after Bal Mawr, quick stop off at car(Cadwgan Forestry CP) and up the other side of the mountain. Hardest bit was negotiating the mud where there has been logging and the steep footpath next to the pools of mud. Through the woods pretty straight forward, albeit steep, as it is on my LR map. Trig has crack right around the middle, spider, FB, are in place but cap missing 1SH open. Super 360 surrounding views but a little murky at Waun fach put me off hitting that point today!

30th Jul 2022  14:11  by janineharris44

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

4/4 from Llanbedr. Up via Table Mountain, the Cambrian Way, Waun Fach and the ridge. Trig sits atop a ‘Crug’ or Barrow with amazing views of Skirrid, Sugar Loaf and Table Mountain. Trig slightly cracked, but otherwise good condition with spider and FB intact.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44

26th Jul 2022  10:20  by Father Ted

FB Number: S7273  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

First new pillar visit for me for quite a while. I parked at Pont Cawgan car park and walked up through the forest. Easy going fill Ffordd Las Fawr farmhouse. After a few hundred yards past that there is a steep but perfectly walkable track heading west through the forest which bought me out near an exit to the forest. Easy access onto the ridge from there and south to the trig point. Spent the rest of the day walking the ridge up and back to Waun Fach and a bit beyond. Great views.

22nd Jun 2022  15:55  by asbown

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Easy walk up from near the church, great views, pillar cracked around middle.

8th Feb 2022  16:21  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Nice to have this pillar saved till last to finish off a grand day out up in the Black Mountains.

8th Feb 2022  16:21  by RichardM

Gridref: OS 26227 22676   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Last summit and trig of the 'Waun Fach horseshoe'. A fine walk with good views when under the 700m cloud base. Mild for the time of year.

8th Feb 2022  16:18  by DeniseMc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

cracked but ok condition. Nice to end in weak sun after a enjoyable circuit including Waun Fach. with group.

23rd Nov 2021  18:48  by SianC

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Large crack all the way round it. Great 360 views

©SianC

18th Sep 2021  13:04  by monkey77

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Walked up through forestry from the parking at coed dias up to the open access land.

13th Aug 2021  08:08  by reyjam

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8th Aug 2021  10:11  by MGT67

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

2nd Jul 2021  12:31  by Jodie-trigs

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in Llanbedr and followed a footpath through the forest up to the mountain.

Crug Mawr Trigpoint
Crug Mawr Flush Bracket

31st May 2021  13:39  by SmallP

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

20th Sep 2020  11:58  by Megan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

1st Aug 2020  13:18  by Toops

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

12th Sep 2019  15:38  by Two Dogs and an Awning

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Bagged on a 22 mile circular walk from Pandy as part of my Walk 2,019 Miles challenge. Cracking day with stunning views.

©Two Dogs and an Awning

2nd May 2019  10:37  by robcross

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

6th Apr 2019  09:15  by gower lad

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

1/6 on Black Dragon Challenge event from Crickhowell (formerly the Black Mountain Roundabout). Cold, damp and grey with bits of snow on ground. Shame no view

1st Apr 2019  09:40  by paulxtr

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked at start of bridleway at SO279227. Had to drive up very narrow, twisty and steep lanes to get there. Would be a tricky situation if someone was driving in the opposite direction, to say the least. Followed Beacons Way to the trig. Too misty for any views.

Crug Mawr ©paulxtr

31st Mar 2019  10:11  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very misty and cold here today. Bagged on 11.55 mile walk around the Breacons.

BRISTOLIAN visits pillar. ©BRISTOLIAN

28th Sep 2018  12:20  by Juliebfitness

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Parked down from the church fabulous walk up to Trig but loads of sheep so make sure dogs are kept on the leads.

Just the 3 of us

5th Sep 2018  09:06  by melch

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

12th Aug 2018  15:30  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SO 26229 22681   FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

From Partrishow following Beacons Way. Great views from trig.

23rd Jun 2018  17:35  by retired trigger

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Damaged  Score: 5/10

28th May 2018  13:00  by Greenland21

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

19th Jun 2017  13:09  by Roger Peaple

Gridref: SO 26200 22600   FB Number: S7273  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

18th Jun 2017  11:59  by Stevie Boy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Walked up from Llanbedr, crossing the Grwyne Fechan river, up through steep woods before joining the excellent Beacon's Way. Slight diversion to bag Blaen yr Henbant (498m), then on to Crug Mawr. Amazing 360 views on a hot, sunny day & amazingly had it all to myself, bar the sheep & ponies! Been on my to-bag list for some years now, finally done :-)

Trig 550m & sheep! ©Stevie Boy
View W to Pen Cerrig-calch ©Stevie Boy
A trigpoint selfie! ©Stevie Boy
Friendly ponies on the slopes of Crug Mawr ©Stevie Boy

12th Jun 2017  10:55  by Mr T. P. Bagger

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Visited as part of a walk taking in Crug Mawr and the Sugar Loaf.

14th Apr 2017  14:30  by Richofsebast

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

We tried to access the Beacons Way from the lane that heads north to Milaid but it was very narrow with absolutely nowhere to park. Drove back to Llanbedr and parked up near the church. Lovely walk up from there, through the woods and out onto the ridge. Great views of other trig locations but very windy today. Pillar is cracked but nothing serious.

Windy Trig ©Richofsebast
Ridge Walk ©Richofsebast

24th Mar 2017  07:20  by Dusty

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

27th Dec 2016  09:45  by AsherMarley

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

9th Oct 2016  06:35  by ltrc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

27th Aug 2016  10:00  by embatt83

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

16th Jun 2016  12:32  by Proper Cheddar

Gridref: SO 26225 22676   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

On Beacons Way and not raining! This might be the only one on this trail where it wasn't. Nice area.

5th Mar 2016  00:00  by underhill

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

14th Oct 2015  10:00  by Cas-gwent

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

First trig on long ridge walk.

3rd Jul 2015  16:20  by Robert Kemp

Gridref: SO 26226 22675   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

6th Jun 2015  16:24  by iannotts

Gridref: SO 26200 22600   FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Llanbedr as part of water aid challenge, I must inspect them better because i thought in was in good condition,,

11th Apr 2014  14:35  by hdke

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views, lovely day.

1st Mar 2014  11:25  by jonglew

Gridref: SO 26225 22677   FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parked just below Partrishow Church for sunny but cold walk up to this subDewey hill. Pillar looks to be in good condition on approach but closer inspection reveals horizontal crack extending on all 4 sides at height a few inches above FB and base is exposed. Cap is also missing, and no plug; 1 sight hole open. Must be one of the best view points in Blk Mts with most of the peaks on display - a 'good-to-be-up-here' day.

Pillar TP2658©jonglew
Spider TP2658©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP2658©jonglew

26th Jan 2014  16:30  by PastorFortis

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

17th Oct 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 26228 22680   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

18th May 2013  18:31  by smoggie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

18th May 2013  18:31  by smoggie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

4th May 2013  19:43  by stumoo

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

3rd May 2013  08:18  by philpb

Gridref: SO 26229 22680   FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Trigpoint
Spider
Flush Bracket

12th Apr 2013  23:46  by dewi o dre-gwyr

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Found whilst doing the Black Mtn Roundabout.

31st Mar 2012  09:00  by Funk to Funky

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Found on the day of the Three Peaks. Not badly damaged.

1st Mar 2012  12:55  by arranc

Gridref: SO 26227 22678   FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

22nd Oct 2011  16:13  by captain gore-tex

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Short sharp detour up to this one with extensive views.

Nice Views ©captain gore-tex

3rd Sep 2011  14:45  by Ivanhoe

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Rather windswept, but lovely ground heather.

Beacons Way marker!!

15th Aug 2011  13:38  by russie and sidekick

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

nice walk up from patrishow church great views all around great little hill

flush bracket
spider

25th Sep 2010  11:52  by PHMB

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Walked up from Forestry Commission car park Ffawyddog (walk 23 in OS Pathfinder guide Brecon Beacons and Glamorgan). Logging 7+ years after visit.

21st May 2010  23:20  by Trigger

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

TP2658

16th Jul 2009  16:55  by martinc

Gridref: SO 26234 22671   FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Low cloud and rain

21st Feb 2009  10:30  by DanTrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Part of a hill bagging day, bagged Skirrid-Fawr trig later that day.

24th Jun 2008  10:05  by The Moor We Hunt...

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Splendid views in all directions after a good climb. Found whilst searching for a nearby geocache.

6th Apr 2008  11:00  by weekender

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

RW & GT

5th Apr 2008  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Deep horizontal crack around pillar halfway up; no cap or plug. Nice summit, lovely view. After Bal Mawr, jogged up from NNE (car park); at the trig I met a mountain biker from Bristol. Chatted awhile then he swooped off down the steep track - I have to admit to a sudden pang of envy. Hill just misses out on Dewey status, so not been here before.

8th Mar 2008  12:30  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Up through the forest. A glimpse of Sugar Loaf before the rain came back. North along the ridge until we had had enough of the unpleasant weather. Views should be good on a clear day.

14th Oct 2007  11:30  by SidAndBob

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

I've meant to come up here for a while as it always looks so great from the surrounding hills. Visited on a circular walk with 3 other local trigpoints today. It was too foggy for more than and 8/10 today, though this is really because I know what it would be like on a clear day. I will be back soon. The horizontal crack goes the whole way round the trigpoint. Minor graffiti inscribed on flush side.

Bob at a foggy Crug Mawr ©SidAndBob

5th Oct 2007  13:13  by sniffadogz

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

Took a difficult route and glad to get to the top.

20th Jan 2007  13:22  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 26220 22670   FB Number: S7275  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Beautiful hill on the edge of the Black Mountains.Lovely walk up from minor road near Partrishow Church .Good expansive views and the weather held fine ,pillar has horizontal crack hence slightly damaged rating ,but gets a 9 for the location.

©Glaslyn
©Glaslyn
Mid walk bath time.©Glaslyn
At least there is an al-fresco meal at the end.©Glaslyn

17th Sep 2006  10:33  by dbattyman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

13th Feb 2006  11:34  by rhayader_wanderer

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

only just realised I had been here before as I climbed up to it first of four on the day all from a single start point

4th Apr 2005  16:43  by PeterKirkwood

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

10th Sep 1999  10:57  by fasgadh

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited during a round of Grwyne Fach.

30th Jan 1998  10:30  by Marshsand

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Visited on a "Nuttall" walk into the Black Mountains. On this opccasion only Waun Fach, Pen y Gadair Fawr and Pen Twyn Mawr were visited.

27th Apr 1996  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Plug missing.

20th Jul 1988  13:37  by Cootking

FB Number: S7275  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

On Waun fach walk. Short but tiring detour.

12th Nov 1985  15:30  by Bridgeman

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Perfect day for this sixteen mile long walk via Bal Mawr, Chwarel y Fan and back along ridge via Pen y Gadair Fawr. Reach Crug Mawr with sun low in the southwest..

Crug Mawr Trig Point ©Bridgeman