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Cefn yr Ystrad routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Car Park near PontsticillModerate
This route takes you along the northern ridge of Cefn yr Ystrad, offering expansive views of the surrounding Brecon Beacons.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Car Park at Talybont ReservoirModerate
Starting from the Talybont Reservoir, this route ascends from the west and provides a scenic walk through varied terrain.
South Circular RouteHiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Car Park at PontsticillHard
A longer circular route that takes you around the southern slopes of Cefn yr Ystrad, providing a comprehensive exploration of the area.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Car Park at PontsticillGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route follows the eastern ridge, offering a more challenging ascent with some rocky sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Cefn yr Ystrad today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Cefn yr Ystrad each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 617m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Cefn yr Ystrad each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:00, sunset 16:53
9h 53m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:49 and starts 16:04. From the summit you see the sun 06:55 to 16:58.
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About Cefn yr Ystrad
Cefn yr Ystrad is 617 m (2,025 ft) high with 177 m of prominence. It is in Brecon Beacons, Wales. It is the 32nd highest of the 36 summits Peakify lists in Brecon Beacons. The nearest summits are Twyn Ceilog (1.5 km), Bryniau Gleision (2.4 km) and Pen March (2.7 km).
How high is Cefn yr Ystrad?
Cefn yr Ystrad is 617 metres high with 177 metres of prominence.
Where is Cefn yr Ystrad?
Cefn yr Ystrad is listed in Brecon Beacons, Wales.
Are there routes for Cefn yr Ystrad?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Cefn yr Ystrad, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Cefn yr Ystrad today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Cefn yr Ystrad?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
