Corn Du
871m (2859ft)
The Brecon Beacons Area, The Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 4ml (6.25km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,736ft (487m) |
| Time: | 3.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Pont Ar Daf Car Park - Blaen Taf Fawr - Bwlch Duwynt - Pen y Fan - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Blaen Taf Fawr - Pont Ar Daf Car Park
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 5ml (8km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,736ft (529m) |
| Time: | 3.75hrs |
| Grade: | (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre - Y Gyrn - Tommy Jones Obelisk - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Blaen Taf Fawr - The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 5.25ml (8.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,736ft (529m) |
| Time: | 3.75hrs |
| Grade: | (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre - Y Gyrn - Tommy Jones Obelisk - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Blaen Taf Fawr - The Storey Arms Outdoor Centre
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7ml (11km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,288ft (697m) |
| Time: | 5 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Nant Cwm Llwch - Brecon - Llyn Cwm Llwch - Tommy Jones Obelisk - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Cefn Cwm Llwch - Heolfanog - Cil-rhew - Pont Rhydybetws - Nant Cwm Llwch
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8ml (12km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,629ft (801m) |
| Time: | 5½ hrs |
| Grade: | (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Nant Gwdi - Cefn Cwm Llwch - Pen y Fan - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Craig Cwm Sere - Cribyn - Bryn-teg - Pant - Plas-y-gaer - Nant Gwdi
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 8.5ml (13.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,402ft (732m) |
| Time: | 5½ hrs |
| Grade: | (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Lower Neuadd Reservoir - Bwlch ar y Fan - Cribyn - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Corn Du - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Graig Fan Ddu - Lower Neuadd Reservoir
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 10ml (16km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,850ft (869m) |
| Time: | 6½ hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Lower Neuadd Reservoir - Bwlch ar y Fan - Fan y Big - Cribyn - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Corn Du - Bwlch Duwynt - Craig Gwaun Taf (Bwlch Duwynt) - Graig Fan Ddu - Twyn Mwyalchod - Lower Neuadd Reservoir
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 10.5ml (17km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,256ft (992m) |
| Time: | 7.25hrs |
| Grade: | (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Nant Cwm Llwch - Brecon - Llyn Cwm Llwch - Tommy Jones Obelisk - Craig Cwm Llwch - Corn Du - Pen y Fan - (Penyfan) - Craig Cwm Sere - Cribyn - Craig Cwm Cynwyn - Fan y Big - Bailea - Afon Cynrig - Pant - Plas-y-gaer - Nant Gwdi - Heolfanog - Cil-rhew - Pont Rhydybetws - Nant Cwm Llwch
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Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Corn Du
Craig Barrell walked up on August 25th, 2025 [with] solo [weather] sunny
Melfyn Parry climbed it on September 4th, 2024 [from/via/route] Started walk from car park in the Tar Fechan forest, SO 036170. Tarmac road taken up to Lower Neuadd reservoir, which is now disused, crossed a footbridge & climbed up the grassy slope to reach the ridge at a cairn SO 019182, turned right & followed easy path for about 2 miles to reach the summit of Craig Gwaun Taf. From here it is an easy walk to the top of Corn Du & then Pen y Fan (about 25mins to gain the two tops). From Pen y Fan dropped down steep path to meet Beacons Way & then steep ascent to the top of Cribyn. Turned right & followed ridge, along Cambrian Way to Bwlch ar y Fan before another steep path up to Fan y Big. From here continue along ridge to the junction of the path back to Bwlch y Fan along Craig Cwmoergwm. From this junction I dropped down the grassy slope to the Roman Road at SO 034196 & followed the path back to the car park. [with] On my own [weather] Cool breeze with sunny spells & dry. Excellent visibility. - A really nice walk, would definitely do this one again. Stunning views.
Hazel Gilbert bagged it on April 10th, 2002 [with] Lawrence
Erin Ryan hiked it on August 31st, 2021 [weather] Cloudy on top
Darin Torrance summited on July 20th, 2022 [from/via/route] Storey Arms Jacobs ladder pont au daf [weather] Humid foggy - 7 mile circular walk
Mark Davidson conquered it on October 21st, 2004 [from/via/route] Walk po127 Fan y Big, Cribyn, Pen y Fan & Corn Du from Neuadd Reservoir [with] Theresa [weather] Rain & Mist!
Rich Jenkins scaled on December 25th, 2021 [from/via/route] From Storey Arms side. [weather] Low cloud from 100ft above car park. - Wet underfoot & water running off slopes.
Sion Britton walked up on August 9th, 2020 [from/via/route] Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Walk [with] Rhiannon [weather] Mist
Toby Norman climbed it on July 19th, 2020 [with] Woots, Kev, Lee, Bex, Cam
Dale Tyler bagged it on May 15th, 2018 [from/via/route] Horseshoe walk up from Cwn Gwdi: Cribyn - Pen y Fan - Corn Du [with] On my own [weather] Hottest day of the year so far. Thought I was melting.... - Cuckoos calling in the woods across the Nant Sere & newts in Llyn Cwm Llwch
Kimberley Gratton hiked it on July 22nd, 2019 [from/via/route] Horseshoe Trail - Mountain Mist
Bay Wan summited on May 20th, 2018 [from/via/route] Starting from the Storey Arms car park, this was part of the 'classic horseshoe' encompassing Corn Du, Pen Y Fan & Cribyn [with] Cocoa Pops (the dog) [weather] Very sunny & hot. Clear blue skies. - Try the reverse route as the 4th ascent on the return was a killer
David Richards conquered it on May 4th, 2018 [with] Paige [weather] Misty
Robert Shaw scaled on April 7th, 2018 [from/via/route] On sports club walk in the mist [with] usual crew [weather] Wet & misty
Andrew Joss walked up on August 27th, 2017 [from/via/route] Pont Ar Daf car park [with] Barbara, Pip, Mick & Benson [weather] Dull then sunny
Lucy Perchard climbed it on August 11th, 2015 [from/via/route] Storey Arms [with] Mum and Dad in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary [weather] Lovely & sunny
Mary Norris bagged it on April 7th, 2017 [from/via/route] Pont ar Daf [with] Solo! [weather] Beautiful sunshine 🌞
Rachael Tyler hiked it on April 7th, 2017 [from/via/route] Neuadd reservoir [with] Husband [weather] Cloudy at first but glorious by 11 - Fantastic day out shared with the squaddies. Hard slog but well worth it & glad we weren't wearing packs like the lads. A lovely horseshoe / ridge walk.
Neil Hake summited on September 1st, 2016 [from/via/route] Via pen y fan [weather] sunny
Janet Wells conquered it during July, 2011 [with] William
Glenn Radford scaled on August 24th, 2012 [from/via/route] po100 [weather] Windy lots of sunshine
Iain Jones walked up on November 12th, 2011 [from/via/route] Cwmgwdi [with] Nick Cockayne & Neil Biddle - 27 December 2011 - walked from The Storey Arms; 25 April 2015 - walked from Neuadd Reservoir
Christina Lander climbed it on March 12th, 2014 [from/via/route] Storey Arms [with] Alethea [weather] Sunny & warm - On the way to Pen Y Fan
Mark Jackson bagged it on January 18th, 2015 [from/via/route] Storey Arms car park [weather] Sunny & clear, snow
Mark Hartshorne hiked it on August 15th, 2014 [from/via/route] From Lower Neuadd Reservoir, up onto the Western ridge of the classic horseshoe & then via Corn Du to Pen y Fan. Didn't include Cribyn but descended from Eastern ridge back to Neuadd [with] Sam, Jamie & Flash [weather] Occasionally overcast but also sun & blue patches. Quite windy on top.
Tricia David summited during November, 2012 [from/via/route] M4 path [weather] Dry & bright but cold
Alan Smith conquered it on June 21st, 2014 [from/via/route] Pen y fan [with] Martin
Wyn Griffiths scaled on September 6th, 2011 [from/via/route] FRom Storey Arms [weather] Fantastic - Training for 1st Wizzard Walk
Tim Buckley walked up on December 29th, 2013 [from/via/route] From Storey Arms, the left hand path direct to Corn Du [with] Esther [weather] Cold, freezing & very cold wind. Snow & ice on the ground at higher levels, used crampons. - Very busy! Never ceases to amaze me how people don't anticipate the conditions. The wind chill on the approach to Corn Du summit was quite severe, a family with small children were really struggling.
Vince Wetton climbed it on September 17th, 2011 [with] RTM
Tracy Lewis bagged it on August 13th, 2013 [from/via/route] from Pont yr Daf Car Park [with] Erfyl and Ruby [weather] Near perfect conditions- cool & fairly sunny, quite clear from the top.
Stephen Reader hiked it on October 13th, 2012 [from/via/route] Storey Arms [with] Bev, Matt and Shep [weather] Good but visibility poor at the top
Elen Newcombe-ling, Jonathan Morris, Wendy Sockett, Paul Roddam, Marcelle Allman, Chris Hughes, Simon Rutstein, Emma Cole, Paul Booth, Emma Morris, Robert Taylor-marriott, Louise Sandwith, David Price, Ian Thomas, Keith Brockwell, Richard Penney, Jacqueline Debbie Tonks, James Penkethman, Alex Oldridge, Ray O'hara and Matthew Thomas have all walked, climbed & bagged Corn Du.
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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Corn Du
The cairn on the summit of Waun Rydd with Corn Du and Pen y Fan in the distance
Corn Du and the Brecon Beacons from the summit of Pen y Fan just after sunset
Me striding out across Craig Cwmoergwm with Corn Du (centre - distance), Pen y Fan, Cribyn amd Fan y Big (far right).
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