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Craig Gwaun Taf routes: 5 ways to the top
Storey Arms RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Storey ArmsModerate
This popular route starts at the Storey Arms and follows a well-trodden path to the summit, offering stunning views of the Brecon Beacons, suitable for most hikers.
Cwm Llwch RouteHiking · 10km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Cwm LlwchModerate
Starting from Cwm Llwch, this route takes a scenic path up to the summit, passing through picturesque valleys and offering a quieter alternative.
Beacons WayHiking · 12km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from LibanusHard
This challenging route follows part of the Beacons Way, providing a more strenuous hike with rewarding panoramic views, recommended for experienced hikers.
Taf Fechan CircuitHiking · 14km · 800 m ascent · ~4h 10m · from PontsticillHard
This extensive circuit explores the Taf Fechan valley before ascending to the summit, providing a full day of hiking with varied terrain.
Craig Gwaun Taf ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Storey ArmsGrade 1 Scramble
This Grade 1 scramble offers a more adventurous ascent of Craig Gwaun Taf, involving some hands-on rock sections, suitable for confident scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Craig Gwaun Taf today?
Craig Gwaun Taf today (updated 09:10, 28 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 75% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 18 mph.
Craig Gwaun Taf weather today
Dense drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 75% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Craig Gwaun Taf weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Craig Gwaun Taf weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 34 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Craig Gwaun Taf summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayDense drizzle | Poor | 8°/4° | 0° | 41/52 | 75% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | 1° | 37/47 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Fog | Marginal | 10°/-1° | -3° | 37/47 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 14/18 | 0% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/1° | -2° | 27/34 | 0% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 24/30 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 17/21 | 2% |
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Craig Gwaun Taf 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 33/41 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 5°/1° | -3° | 35/44 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Marginal | 5°/0° | -4° | 31/38 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 5°/-1° | -4° | 25/31 | 9% |
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| Sun 8Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/4° | 1° | 33/41 | 13% |
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| Mon 9Slight rain showers | Poor | 10°/8° | 4° | 46/58 | 18% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 10°/4° | 0° | 52/65 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Craig Gwaun Taf each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 826m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Craig Gwaun Taf 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 07:01, sunset 16:53
9h 53m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:50 and starts 16:04. From the summit you see the sun 06:55 to 16:59.
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About Craig Gwaun Taf
Craig Gwaun Taf is 826 m (2,711 ft) high with 16 m of prominence. It is in Brecon Beacons, Wales. It is the 3rd highest of the 36 summits Peakify lists in Brecon Beacons. The nearest summits are Corn Du (0.6 km), Pen y Fan (1.1 km) and Y Gyrn (1.9 km).
How high is Craig Gwaun Taf?
Craig Gwaun Taf is 826 metres high with 16 metres of prominence.
Where is Craig Gwaun Taf?
Craig Gwaun Taf is listed in Brecon Beacons, Wales.
Are there routes for Craig Gwaun Taf?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Craig Gwaun Taf, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Storey Arms Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Craig Gwaun Taf 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 is the weather on Craig Gwaun Taf tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Craig Gwaun Taf this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 34 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Craig Gwaun Taf?
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.
