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Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

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Dragon's Back Ridge (Y Grib)

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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  • Location: Talgarth, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    February 25, 2023

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    Steep incline to a relatively level summit

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    The Black Mountains are usually known for their broad flat ridges, but there are a couple of more narrow ridges leading up to the tops. The Dragons Back is one of them, climbed from Pengenffordd and the walk leads to Waun Fach, the second highest mountain in southern Britain. The ridge also includes Castell Dinas which was the highest castle in England and Wales at 450 m (1,476 feet)
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    Castell Dinas & Y Grib loop on the Dragons Back — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

    10.9km

    03:31

    440m

    440m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Distance 2.15 km

    Uphill 310 m

    Downhill 10 m

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    Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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    Location: Talgarth, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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