Powys Three Peaks
A 3-day county Three Peaks challenge across Pen y Fan, Moel Sych, and Cadair Berwyn.
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Duration
- 3 days
- Region
- Powys
Region guide
Powys
Powys Principal area covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Powys mountain map
Adventures
Mountains
Pen y Fan
Corn Du
Cadair Berwyn
Moel Sych
Duwynt
Waun Fach
Fan Brycheiniog
Pen y Gadair Fawr
Cribyn
Waun Rydd
Fan Hir
Bwlch y Ddwyallt
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Powys Three Peaks Route
Powys Three Peaks links Pen y Fan, Moel Sych, and Cadair Berwyn as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 3 days.
- Distance91.3 km
- Days3 days
- High point886M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Powys Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Powys Three Peaks route on the approach to Cadair Berwyn. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Powys Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Powys Three Peaks route on the approach to Pen y Fan. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.