AM 6 Sept 2026

Waun Fach

Sun, 6 Sept 2026
11:00 AM
Distance
11.2km / 7mi
Climb
610m / 2001ft
Safety information
AM Navigational skills required
Male record
48:30
Mark Palmer
2002
Female record
59:43
Helen Brown
2008
Minimum age
Over 18
Teams
Teams free
Extra details
Do not park in pub car park. Car park will be signed from pub.

This year we are reverting to the fantastic original route:

This is a classic horseshoe route suitable for runners of all abilities (in good visibility).  It's all on defined paths much of which are 'improved'. The turn let and down west from the cairn from the top path near Pen Y Manllwyn is really only the non-obvious (and so relatively easy to miss) direction change) - but this will be marshalled so you won't go wrong. This turn, at an obvious and large cairn, leads you on to the well-known 'Dragons Back'.  3 marshals on the route at obvious turns.

There will be 3 hill marshals who will have first aid kits and radio contact. The start is in the same place in the lane behind the pub approx. 10mins walk. There will be refreshments at the HQ – tea, coffee water squash and cakes. Prizes will be available at the HQ - These can be collected if you need to leave early however there will be a presentation once everyone has finished..  

Prizes – 1st 2nd 3rd MF, 1st V40/50/60/70+ MF, Teams 3 to count MF. 

Location

Car Parking field near to Dinas Castle Inn, Pengenffordd, nr Talgarth, LD3 0EP ( SO172302)

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Safety information

General Area

Includes upland moorland / open fell, or more remote low-lying areas

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Height

Up to approx 2,500 ft (750m)

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Terrain

Some moderately challenging terrain, e.g. reasonable tracks over moorland or good fell paths

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Exposure (drops) and hazards on or near route

No exposure but mild risk from e.g. ground holes, bogs, or river crossings

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Navigation skills required

Basic: route may be mostly obvious or waymarked, but some basic navigation required in parts

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Mountain skills required

Basic: off-trail experience helpful, e.g. in route planning, preparation and emergency considerations

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Escape routes

Lots of options but with possible “decision points” before some sections

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Season time and effect of weather

Conditions could be challenging and/or route may be prone to sudden weather changes; effect may be significant

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