Logged Visits:

15th Jan 2024  16:47  by sianlloyd

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

11th Nov 2023  07:14  by Breconboy

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

23rd Aug 2023  12:42  by Bergen

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

©Bergen

22nd Aug 2023  14:07  by Melaniethomas180

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

24th Jun 2023  18:20  by Moira293

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Parked on the B4520 and walked up the tracks that led onto the hill. So chuffed to bag my first dragon trig and the views across to the mountains were absolutely stunning for relatively little effort - a perfect wee hill to start our Welsh adventures :-)

The trig
Me and the hubby posing at the trig :-)
Bonus sunset trig pic :-)

25th Apr 2023  13:00  by Greenland21

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

23rd Apr 2023  12:08  by rhi86

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Muddy track up. Good views of mountains. Known as Pen-y-Crug

3rd Feb 2023  13:30  by Zoe Evans Valley girl hikes

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked in the layby just off the road before the golf course then up a side path which was very muddy today up to the trig.

View of penyfan Beautiful views

26th Dec 2022  12:02  by Martin M

Gridref: SO 02931 30307   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Pillar is easily accessible at Brecon Camp after climbing the hill. It's surprising that the bottom part of the pillar is encased in stone bricks for some reason.

©Martin M
©Martin M
©Martin M

26th Nov 2022  10:30  by daidragon

Gridref: SO 02930 30279   FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked NW in the layby walked up the wet muddy path as I reached the trig the sun went into hiding and it turned wintery. The trigs plate is hidden I wanted to do this one for a while it looked a bit different and there are amazing views.

Brecon beacons trig kilt Brecon beacons st.davids tartan birthwe dewi Sant

28th Aug 2022  14:18  by brit_97

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

28th Aug 2022  14:06  by chloejesstravels

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

6th Aug 2022  21:25  by The Trudges

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

An evening stroll to bag this one.Parked in housing estate opposite PROW, took PROW straight to Pillar, trig in great condition with all its metal work, does now have a wall of armour around it protecting the flush bracket. Great views off in all directions

Spider with original centre cap ©The Trudges
View from Spider ©The Trudges
Trig
Trig

2nd Apr 2022  10:22  by wandering_rjt

FB Number: N/A  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

5 of 5 for the day. Amazing views all round. Walked from Cradoc golf course as the lay by to the north was coned off for resurfacing.

12th Mar 2022  11:11  by janineharris44

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

2/5 Today. Parked in lay-by to the north. Quick walk up muddy path to the top. Spectacular views of the Beacons. Pillar has been enveloped by an outer stone cladding. Pity they didn’t leave the FB visible. One of my favourite spider and plug combo’s, deeply etched.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44
©janineharris44

3rd Oct 2021  15:30  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Revisit. Another quick 20 minute walk up to this one, from the North side on a good bridleway. As you reach the plateau rings of the Hill fort come into view, a few like this in the area worth having a walk around, see what others saw in the past! More great views from the top of the Fans and Brecon ,and a super job done on the trig base with stone, could have been damaged in past as logged but no damage visible now! 1 mark deducted for not being able to see the Flush Bracket! Spider in place and cap. Top painted white with Red Dragon and some initials!!

At the trig
Trig with view of the Fans
Spider
Surrounding Hill fort Walls
CLJ At the trig

19th Sep 2021  02:43  by Zoe Evans Valley girl hikes

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked just in layby on the road from the golf course on the main road just found my way up... I loved finding this one beautiful scenery .❤️

17th Sep 2021  16:21  by bigtykedog

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Converted  Score: 7/10

Great views all round and over Brecon. Remains of Hill Fort are interesting. Easy walk from Brecon. No number as hidden by stones.

28th Aug 2021  11:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: SO 02900 30300   FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

From CP to North

16th Aug 2021  00:00  by [email protected]

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Slight damage and flush bracket not visible Great views

29th Jul 2021  13:00  by Richofsebast

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Parked in the big layby to the north and walked up the overgrown bridleway. Interesting walk through the hill fort. Amazing views today.

Trig Point and View ©Richofsebast
Trig and Company ©Richofsebast

21st Jun 2021  16:40  by Jodie-trigs

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked on the roadside nearby and followed the footpath to the top. Trigpoint mostly built up with stones and Flush Bracket not visible.

Brecon Camp Trigpoint

14th Jun 2021  19:24  by JemD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

This was worth the steep yomp through the fields, parked in the housing estate and made my way up. Rewarded with stunning views of the beacons, dry weather meant crisp views. Couldn’t see the FB due to the stone built up around it, my first dragon trig 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

16th May 2021  15:15  by Joanna

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

23rd Oct 2020  13:59  by retired trigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Bricked up beyond brass plate

10th Sep 2020  11:30  by Toops

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

INCLUDING A RED DRAGON OVERLOOKING BRECON

5th Sep 2020  17:30  by Andy West

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

4th Sep 2020  15:27  by reyjam

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

4th Sep 2020  15:20  by reyjam

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

31st Aug 2020  18:51  by Izzy Watts

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

22nd Mar 2020  12:00  by InformativeTie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

2nd Mar 2019  14:00  by Chrise

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

24th Dec 2018  15:07  by VinceTP

Gridref: SO 02929 30310   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 10/10

21st Dec 2018  17:00  by gower lad

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

walked in from brecon on marked paths to west of hill, which were in filthy condition, then a mile or so of road to climb hill from north west, hence arrived in semidarkness lit by full moon rising under raining clouds. As earlier pics show, pillar reemerging from its stone cladding!

12th Dec 2018  10:30  by painterman61

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Approached from layby on trade route from the north great viewpoint trig encased in stone partially cap still in place

trig ©painterman61
top ©painterman61
on top ©painterman61

23rd Sep 2018  13:40  by Juliebfitness

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

3rd Jan 2018  13:18  by newestindustry

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

31st Dec 2017  13:00  by Wateringcan64

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Superb view of Brecon and the Beacons. The Hill fort has clearly defined rings.

11th Aug 2017  11:57  by Juliebfitness

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Laika
Gelert & Laika
Laika

10th Jul 2017  11:38  by asbown

Gridref: SO 02932 30308   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

from the lay by to the north, very good views.

10th Jul 2017  11:38  by The reluctant trigger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

24th Apr 2017  11:51  by Rob the Rambler

Gridref: SO 02926 30313   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

8th Feb 2017  15:10  by samtrev

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

2nd Jan 2017  16:15  by superswifteagle

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great location with excellent views of the Beacons. Can't think why they encased the pillar in stone - tantamount to vandalism really. The trig is in the process of re-emerging though. Is the FB still there I wonder?

22nd Oct 2016  14:25  by dugswell2

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Parking at Maes-y-Ffyn at top of Brecon then up footpath from SW to trig with bottom half hidden and top half stencilled with Welsh dragons. No visible flush bracket.

18th Sep 2016  08:40  by Clanfield Rambler

Gridref: SO 02931 30310   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Walked up from layby to N. Pillar in good condition with metal plug. Painted white with welsh dragon. Have built up with stone so unable to see flush bracket. Views of Brecon and surrounding hills

15th Jul 2016  11:52  by paulxtr

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

From the layby to the N of the trig. Great location, just a pity it was very misty today spoiling the view.

Brecon Camp ©paulxtr

3rd Jul 2016  14:50  by Chris9870

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Parked in lay-by to north. Nice walk up obvious footpath. The trig is three quarter stone clad, with a Welsh dragon painted on the bit sticking out. Could not confirm the FB but sure it is the right one.

14th May 2016  14:30  by AsherMarley

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 7/10

22nd Oct 2015  10:06  by greenbell

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Last red dragon of the holiday - ahh, don't like those stones at all, excellent ramparts of the fort just below

Pen y Fan and the Black Mountains in the distance
Fort below the trig

11th Oct 2015  10:08  by Do you Always Get Lost

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Has a dragon motif painted on the side

27th Aug 2015  19:24  by Robert Kemp

Gridref: SO 02930 30308   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

26th Aug 2015  14:40  by Ramblingpaul

Gridref: SO 02920 30313   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Great views of Brecon

7th Jun 2015  12:32  by pkbathrooms

Gridref: SO 02930 30308   FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

very Welsh trig but covered up the flush bracket in the process

7th Jun 2015  12:30  by Dusty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Revisit with pkb.

pkb & pillar
Spider

19th Mar 2015  14:15  by Tony J

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

21st Sep 2014  13:36  by AndyJ

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

7th Aug 2014  09:06  by THE CYCLIST

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Another great walk and reward with wide view, up from West.

19th May 2014  17:26  by smoggie

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

PILLAR SURROUNDED BY STONE FACING OTHERWISE GOOD CONDITION

9th Mar 2014  13:28  by PHMB

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Logging this well after visit in 2014. At the time stone that had encased pillar was gradually being picked off, but not sufficient to see flush bracket. Marked as slightly damaged, but that's the casing stone. Done on a round walk (OS Pathfinder guide Brecon Beacons and Glamorgan - walk 19).

30th Aug 2013  15:45  by Chalky

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Spider centre cap intact with indented lettering. Slight damage to top screed. Trig partially over-built with stone obscuring the FB.

28th Aug 2013  07:18  by Griefmiester

Gridref: SO 02930 30309   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Nice little walk up to this one from the layby to the North on a misty morning - Pillar been mondified and bricked up, I assume FB is still there under bricks.

Pillar
GPS Data

25th May 2013  16:11  by Mamaherb

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

25th May 2013  12:30  by Mamaherb

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

25th May 2013  12:29  by Mamaherb

Gridref: SO 02937 30285   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

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3rd Apr 2013  15:23  by vegibagger

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Visit as part of encircling landwithsacreddance ' four others. Unpleasantly in local stone with just top third in view. Chatted with Canadian couple from near vancouver. Seems. Top third has only. Been re-revealed in last year. Went circle dancing in Brecon cathedrals in the evening with group us. Lovely

30th Mar 2013  11:44  by jonglew

Gridref: SO 02928 30314   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Converted  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Brecon on a cold but partly sunny morning. The pillar had been completely encased in a local stone, but this has been partially removed to show approx 1/3 of a white painted pillar. More stones need to be removed to expose the FB. Original cap in place. As to be expected views to the northern escarpment of the of the highest peaks in the Brecons are outstanding - and all of them covered in deep snow at the moment - a lovely view.

Pillar TP1611©jonglew
Spider TP1611©jonglew

5th Jan 2013  14:51  by caroleengel

Gridref: SO 02932 30314   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

24th Oct 2012  16:17  by trigging on an island

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Approached on the bridleway from the north. Impressive view over Brecon, but the Beacons were well shrouded in cloud.

7th Aug 2012  09:15  by arranc

Gridref: SO 02931 30311   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

rebuilt trig column but no FB showing. Walk up from Brecon on bridleway, good paths through bracken.

21st Jul 2012  15:25  by ltrc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

10th Jun 2012  11:45  by jasymmons

FB Number: NONE  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Cycled up and met two American ladies at the top who were very nice to chat to. Pillar did not have a bracket unusually. And indeed no evidence that one ever existed. Great views all around with brooding clouds at altitude.

16th Mar 2012  13:20  by rowleybirkin

Gridref: SO 02932 30312   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked in Heol Y Ffynnon off Cradoc Road, walked through bollards and turned into field, then straight up hill. ( A little time and effort can be saved by taking a route slightly to left of first hill in sight). Just a few sheep and young lambs in fields, a pair of red kites shadowed us all the way to the top, skylarks very much in evidence. Earthworks of ancient fort clearly visible just before pillar is reached. Pity about the mist, views from here must be outstanding on a clear day.

A well-protected pillar !
Some damage to stonework, spider looks OK.
Earthworks of Pen y Crug hill-fort surrounding pillar
The view of the Brecon Beacons en route to the trig. Rather a misty day !
Not the warmest of days to go trig-pointing, at least it stayed dry.

1st Feb 2012  17:24  by g4wsb

Gridref: SO 02932 30315   FB Number: NONE  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

8th Jan 2012  12:25  by russie and sidekick

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

flush bracket hidden by stones built around the pillar

pillar
spider

23rd Jun 2011  14:07  by BRIAN.T.PEARCE

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

23rd Mar 2011  18:30  by Dart More

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Previous logs say it all. Last of three on a glorious sunny day, just as dusk started to descend.

20th Mar 2011  09:06  by wrose

Gridref: SO 02928 30305   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Highly visible and easily accessible. I parked in the reclamation area to the north and just followed bridleway then walked paths to the summit. Original pillar now encased in a stone cladding so only the damaged top remains visible. Presumably there is a flush bracket somewhere behind this cladding. Super viewing location - could see for miles on a lovely spring morning.

S5452 Brecon Camp Pillar.
S5452 Brecon Camp Plug.

30th Jan 2011  18:08  by DaveD

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

26th Jun 2010  12:15  by desperate dan

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Spectacular panorama of Black Mountains, Brecon Beacon and the Black Mountain, as well as Brecon itself, on a senstational day.

10th Jun 2010  00:00  by Curlew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

20th Mar 2010  16:30  by cmb1953

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

26th Sep 2009  19:13  by SebastienCale

Gridref: SO 02931 30313   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

A sunset bag for this slightly "different" trig in a rather lovely spot. Great views over Brecon and to Pen y Fan. Walked up from Brecon on well marked path through cow field ( my least fave type; don't like the way they look at me). Someone was using it as a camera mount when arrived.

18th Mar 2009  12:15  by Dusty

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 6/10

Pen-Y-Crug Iron Age Hill Fort, 182m x 134m

Mrs Dusty & trigpoint

1st Feb 2009  14:10  by Trigger

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

30th Mar 2008  18:45  by bluebeard

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

polaris: great place,great views (tp is stone clad and fb no. is hidden)

12th Oct 2007  11:15  by write and mane

Gridref: SO 02930 30313   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Damaged  Score: 6/10

It is assumed that the pillar is damaged and that the stone facing has been provided to protect it. This may also be hiding the flush bracket which is not visible. Only the tripod mount on the top identifies this as a trig point and there is damage around this. Excellent views of the Beacons from here ... but not on a day like this!

Trig Point with Beacons behind ©write and mane
Top of pillar, with tripod support ©write and mane

12th Sep 2007  11:10  by Managra

FB Number: NO FB  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

No FB. A possible rebuild out of local stone? Slight damage to the spider. Wonderful views to Pen y Fan. OS list the FB as S5452. Metal plug with lightly indented lettering.

©Managra

7th Sep 2006  12:00  by iainmac

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

30th May 2006  16:30  by DanTrig

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

Bagged Pen.Y.Fan and Corn Du as well as Twyn Mwyalchod trig in a 18.5 mile walk, then popped up to do Brecon Camp (Pen.y.Crug) afterwards.

22nd May 2005  12:20  by Glaslyn

Gridref: SO 02900 30300   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 5/10

Great views ,not original pillar,no flush bracket.

High points of the Brecon Beacons ...Lovely backdrop!

11th Mar 2005  14:05  by rhayader_wanderer

Gridref: SO 02936 30312   FB Number: NO FB  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

After a nondescript midlands trig for 200 I wanted something special for number 300 and I couldn't have made a much better choice. Overlooking Brecon town with a full panorama of the north faces of all the beacons summits. Clear damage appearing on the top face of the revised trig structure.

Damage to top of trig
Brecon Beacons from Beacon Camp©rhayader_wanderer

5th Jan 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: FB covered  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

trig encapsulated in squat stonebuilt structure at NT request; no FB; OSdb=S5452; spider exposed otherwise OK; info from OS aug03; NB Chosen Hill [S5303] SO8718 is same design & also has no FB - fine hill; lovely view esp of Brecon Beacons

1st Aug 2000  14:00  by Boneychest

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 7/10

A pleasant walk up from Brecon and great views all round

10th Oct 1999  00:00  by mickandshane

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Rebuilt in local stone as a viewfinder. Plug with heavily indented lettering.

1st Aug 1999  15:00  by Stratford Strollers

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Logging this retrospectively from 2010 so date is approximate but I've visited this trig several times as I spent my childhood in Brecon. This was my most recent visit with my wife and daughter. Brilliant views.

25th May 1981  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S5452  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

White painted standard pillar at top of Pen-y-crug, a grassy fortified hill, grazed by sheep, and with views over Brecon and the Brecon Beacons.

S5452: Brecon Camp Trig pillar before replacement by rustic version.