Table Mountain and Pen Cerrig-calch from Crickhowell
From the town up to the Iron Age fort that gave Crickhowell its name, and on to the Black Mountains.
- Distance
- 15.2 km
- Ascent
- 730 m
- Time
- 4.5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 720 m
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About this walk
Table Mountain and Pen Cerrig-calch from Crickhowell is a hard 15.2 km out-and-back walk with 730 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Crickhowell (grid reference SO 217 184). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Pen Allt-mawr at 720 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
Table Mountain is crowned by Crug Hywel, an Iron Age hillfort that gave Crickhowell its name. The route climbs from the town through fields and lanes to the fort.
It then climbs Pen Cerrig-calch, a limestone-capped summit, and follows the ridge to Pen Allt-mawr before returning to Crickhowell.
Route
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1
Crug Hywel
Climb from the town to the fort on Table Mountain.
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2
The ridge
Climb Pen Cerrig-calch and follow the ridge to Pen Allt-mawr, then return.
Summits
702 m
720 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Table Mountain and Pen Cerrig-calch from Crickhowell take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6.5 hours for the 15.2 km route, which has 730 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Crickhowell (grid reference SO 217 184). Car parks in Crickhowell.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses between Abergavenny and Brecon stop in Crickhowell. Check times on Traveline Cymru.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Lanes and field paths; steep climbs; good ridge paths.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Pen Allt-mawr (720 m, Hewitt); Pen Cerrig-calch (702 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the hills: keep dogs on a lead, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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