Cribyn (mountain)
| Cribyn | |
|---|---|
HuMP | |
| Coordinates | 51°52′54″N 3°25′10″W / 51.88169°N 3.41936°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Little ridge |
| Geography | |
  Cribyn Cribyn in the Brecon Beacons National Park (green area) | |
| Location | Powys, Wales |
| Parent range | Brecon Beacons |
| OS grid | SO024213 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 160 |
Cribyn (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈkrɪbɪn]) is a mountain in the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) with an elevation of 2608 feet (or 795 metres), about 300 feet lower than the neighbouring peaks of Pen y Fan and Corn Du. It is a prominent peak in the long and impressive escarpment facing north and running roughly east–west of the central section of the Brecon Beacons.[1]
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.[2][3]
Geology
In common with other peaks of the Brecon Beacons, the upper slopes of Cribyn are formed from
Access
The Brecon Beacons are classed as open country, so the visitor can walk anywhere in the highland zone. Trails and footpaths are well marked, and owing to frequent use, are also well trodden. The National Trust owns much of the land and the paths are well maintained and reinforced where wear and tear is heavy. The main paths are intensively used by individual walkers and groups, but also by the British Army for troop training, and by charity walks. The peak is adjacent to Pen y Fan so is often chosen for circular walks along the main escarpment. When the weather is clear, the views to the north are especially impressive towards Mynydd Epynt, Brecon and the Cambrian Mountains beyond.
Wildlife
Many mountain birds are present, such as
References
- ^ "Cribyn". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^ "AOL - News, Politics, Sports, Mail & Latest Headlines". Archived from the original on 13 April 2005.
- ISBN 9781850584742– via Google Books.
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