{"id":12566,"date":"2025-03-04T16:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/?post_type=route&#038;p=12566"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:18:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:18:46","slug":"pen-y-crug-maen-du-well-walk","status":"publish","type":"route","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/adventures\/pen-y-crug-maen-du-well-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"Pen y Crug &amp; Maen-du Well Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_35db363f726548840baa2f4cda8ba8a7\" class=\"RouteHero skip-lazy default\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"RouteHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/os-champion\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPosts from OS Champions\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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With sweeping views over Brecon and the surrounding Bannau Brycheiniog, this family- friendly route combines ancient history with peaceful countryside trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-06-02-2025-21-18-25.jpg\" alt=\"Horses - Pen Y Crug Usk Valley\" class=\"wp-image-12571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-06-02-2025-21-18-25.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-06-02-2025-21-18-25-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-06-02-2025-21-18-25-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pen-y-crug-an-ancient-hillfort-with-stunning-views\">Pen y Crug \u2013 An Ancient Hillfort with Stunning Views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The walk begins with a steady climb to Pen y Crug, a well-preserved Iron Age hillfort standing at363m above sea level. Thought to date back over 2,000 years, Pen y Crug would have been a thriving defensive settlement, offering commanding views of the Usk Valley and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"660px\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.osmaps.com\/config?id=2561628f-8366-41a6-a99a-64d36654e780\" title=\"Embedded route\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The fort\u2019s multiple concentric ramparts are still clearly visible today, giving an insight into its formidable past. Imagine the Celtic tribes who once lived here, using the high vantage point to spot potential threats and protect their community. From the summit, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across Brecon, the Central Beacons, and the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, you will get incredible views of Pen y Fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-12-21-05-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pen Y Crug Usk Valley\" class=\"wp-image-12573\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:auto;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-12-21-05-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-12-21-05-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-12-21-05-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-12-21-05.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-28-58-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pen y crug usk valley walk\" class=\"wp-image-12575\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;width:auto;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-28-58-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-28-58-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-28-58-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-28-58-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-28-58-607x1080.jpg 607w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-28-58.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maen-du-well-a-historic-spring-with-folklore-connections\">Maen-du Well \u2013 A Historic Spring with Folklore Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Descending from Pen y Crug, the route leads towards the Maen-du Well, a historic natural spring nestled in a peaceful spot. Once an important water source, the well was historically believed to have healing properties and may have been a place of spiritual significance for local people. Over the centuries, Maen-du Well has been a place of pilgrimage and superstition, with many visiting to seek its reputed curative powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-12-01-2025-13-11-37-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pen Y Crug Usk Valley\" class=\"wp-image-12568\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-12-01-2025-13-11-37-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-12-01-2025-13-11-37-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-12-01-2025-13-11-37-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-12-01-2025-13-11-37.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-perfect-family-walk-with-a-blend-of-nature-and-history\">A Perfect Family Walk with a Blend of Nature and History <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy-to-follow trail takes in grassy paths and well-trodden tracks, making it suitable for families and walkers of all abilities. The total elevation gain of 168m is gradual and rewarding, offering history, folklore, and fantastic views all within a compact route. Whether you\u2019re drawn by the ancient past of Pen y Crug, the legends of Maen-du Well, or simply the peaceful countryside, this walk is a brilliant way to step back in time and experience the landscapes of the Brecon area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-33-15.jpg\" alt=\"sitting on the trig at pen y crug hillfort\" class=\"wp-image-12576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-33-15.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-33-15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pen-y-crug-usk-valley-photo-05-02-2025-11-33-15-768x432.jpg 768w\" 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