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S ridge (FF9)

Cross the concrete bridge over the Afon Llia near the picnic area at 927165. Next climb a stile to join a track that runs beside the stream for a moment before turning R to scale the ridge alongside a wall. A dreary plod, but under 0.5 mile and well rewarded once you gain the ridge with springy turf and fine views the rest of the way.

Maen Llia route (FF10)

Use as a quick descent or when crossing to / from the Fan Nedd ridge.

You can gain the N ridge at Fan Dringarth directly from the standing stone of Maen Llia. There is no path, but the slope is gentle and the only obstacle is a wire fence near the start.

Fan Gihirych

Fan Gihirych is an imposing peak, especially from the E where the huge cwm that burrows into its N face gives it a charisma lacking in its peers. The summit plateau, a sea of tangled heather, is so large that only by walking around it can you appreciate the full extent of the views (the Black Mountain W, the Usk Valley N, Fan Fawr and the Beacons E, vast rolling moors S). There is no cairn, just a solitary trig point.