Cribyn

Cribyn is a mountain in the Brecon Beacons with an elevation of 2608 feet (or 795 metres). The summit lies on a ridge stretching from Talybont Reservoir in the east, to the A470 road. The ridge line to the west connects Cribyn with the peak of Pen y Fan. To the east, the ridge line descends to Bwlch ar y Fan, a col crossed by an ancient trail sometimes known as 'The Gap Road' before ascending again to the peak of Fan y Big. Cribyn on a clear day is a great summit to view the dramatic summits of the Beacons and the steep drops of the northern face of Pen y Fan. It is also a quieter summit and less likely to be crowded with hillwalkers. In common with other peaks of the Brecon Beacons, the upper slopes of Cribyn are formed from sandstones...