Section 9 of 10, Beacons Way
Llanddeusant to Trap
13.9 miles (22.3 km). About 6 hours, moderate.
Start: SN 776 244. Finish: SN 661 195. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 885 m of climbing and 956 m of descent; highest point 633 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llanddeusant.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Llangadog station, 8.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Trap.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Ffairfach station, 3.7 km away (Directions).
Planning the Beacons Way
- Planning the whole trail: breconbeaconsparksociety.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 15%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (79%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 stiles, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 157 m in a kilometre (1 in 6), starting 0.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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