Section 10 of 10, Beacons Way
Trap to Bethlehem
6.4 miles (10.3 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SN 661 195. Finish: SN 684 252. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 292 m of climbing and 402 m of descent; highest point 322 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Trap.
- Car park
- Carreg Cennen Car Park (free), 540 m from the start. Directions SN 666 193
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Ffairfach station, 3.7 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Bethlehem.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Cwmifor, Caledfwlch, 2.6 km away (Directions); Llangadog station, 3.7 km away (Directions).
Planning the Beacons Way
- Planning the whole trail: breconbeaconsparksociety.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 39%, grass 10%; the rest (48%) isn't recorded.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 81 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 4.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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