Crickhowell via Table Mountain up Pen Cerrig-calch: route map, distance and time
701 m · Llandovery to Monmouth · OS grid SO216224
Pen Cerrig-calch is a Black Mountains summit above Crickhowell, climbed via the Iron Age hillfort on Table Mountain.
A path climbs through fields to the hillfort on Table Mountain, then up the steep slope to the summit.
Crickhowell via Table Mountain at a glance
| Distance | 6.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 594 m |
| Time up | 2h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Crickhowell town centre |
| Start grid reference | SO 214 201 |
| Summit grid reference | SO216224 |
Crickhowell via Table Mountain map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- The Swan Inn1.6 km
- Nantyffin Cider Mill Inn1.7 km
- Treebeards Bar1.8 km
- Courtroom Cafe1.8 km
- Halo1.8 km
- Latte-Da1.9 km
- Public toilets1.9 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Crickhowell via Table Mountain takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 4h 15m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:42, sunset 18:12. Start by 13:47 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:44, sunset 18:10. Start by 13:45 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Pen Cerrig-calch summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Pen Cerrig-calch right now. The main Pen Cerrig-calch page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Pen Cerrig-calch forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Brecon Beacons forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Pen Cerrig-calch
Pen Cerrig-calch is a Black Mountains summit above Crickhowell, climbed via the Iron Age hillfort on Table Mountain. More about Pen Cerrig-calch, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Hewitt, Nuttall.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Pen Allt-mawr (720 m), 2.1 km north-west
Challenges that include Pen Cerrig-calch
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SO 214 201, the summit at SO216224), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Crickhowell via Table Mountain: questions and answers
How far is Crickhowell via Table Mountain?
Crickhowell via Table Mountain is 6.1 km one way to the summit of Pen Cerrig-calch, with 594 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 12.2 km.
How long does Crickhowell via Table Mountain take?
About 2h 15m to the summit of Pen Cerrig-calch and 3h 25m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 15m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Crickhowell via Table Mountain?
Crickhowell via Table Mountain starts from Crickhowell town centre. The grid reference is SO 214 201.
Is Crickhowell via Table Mountain suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Crickhowell via Table Mountain today?
By 13:47 at the latest. Sunset on Pen Cerrig-calch today is 18:12, Crickhowell via Table Mountain takes about 3h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Crickhowell via Table Mountain?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).