Bryn Y Gwyddel

No. 1109 of 2,223 in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), No. 47 for hikes, No. 60 for views. Nature, 21.8 km from Brecon, just outside Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

A hill summit that is also a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentCadw, designated historic assets of Wales (DataMapWales), checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Grawen Caravan & Camping ParkStay, 18 km from BreconCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The New Crown Inn23 km from Brecon, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Bradleys Coffee26 km from Brecon, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Yr Ieuan ap Iago26 km from Brecon, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Red Cow24 km from Brecon, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art GalleryGrade I listed, 21 km from Brecon, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Penderyn Distillery22 km from BreconFood and pubs
Joseph Parry's Cottage22 km from Brecon, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery26 km from Brecon, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

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