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4th Nov 2023  10:09  by Greenland21

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

10th Aug 2023  00:00  by [email protected]

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th Feb 2023  10:55  by Huw Watkins

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Lovely walk through Crynant Community forest to locate the Pen-y-Begwn trig pillar, great wooden carved animals and informative signs along the route.

©Huw Watkins

©Huw Watkins
©Huw Watkins
©Huw Watkins

8th May 2022  13:00  by Juliebfitness

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Done it a different way again. We parked just up from the museum in crynant, lush walk up and the views were spectacular

Just the 3 of us plus Lea
Trig

8th Apr 2022  18:20  by 22thenext500

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Parked on Maes Mawr Road, Crynant and took the circuitous forestry tracks route through Crynant Forest to reach Mynydd Marchywel. From here the tracks took a more direct route northward to Varteg Hill – fantastic views from here. Walked back down to Crynant and up the other side of the valley following St Illtyds Way through more forest to reach the pillar at Penybegwyn, and back to Crynant. Out for seven hours, just over six hours of walking. An easy walking day albeit a bit tiring. Parts of the forest monotonous.

©22thenext500

27th Nov 2021  11:24  by janineharris44

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 8/10

Parked at the Rheola Forest car park and hiked up to Sarn Helen. Did both trigs (this being the second). Set on high ground back off Sarn Helen, just past the point it’s crossed by St Illytyd’s Way. In a clearing overgrown by heather, but accessible by several paths through. Lovely forest setting, but the trees obscure any views. FB intact.

©janineharris44
©janineharris44

1st Sep 2021  12:31  by monkey77

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

walked up from the parking at Ynysbwlog canal basin. first trig I've seen that still has the original OS top cap on it.

28th Aug 2021  09:08  by reyjam

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2nd Jul 2021  16:22  by wandering_rjt

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Parked at Cordell's Cafe area, although you can park up on the road where the St Illtyd walk goes into the trees. Steep and sweaty. Wasn't expecting views and didn't get any haha.

25th Apr 2021  17:30  by Joanna

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked from Crynant and all round the community forest. A visit to 'Moongazer' the hare is a must! The trig isn't easy to find, hidden away in the trees, off the Sarn Helen Roman Road.

24th Apr 2021  13:20  by Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar in good condition. Spider, plug and Flush Bracket in place and plinth solid. Pillar is on a rise just off the roman road. Rocky outcrop can be seen from road and trig is behind this. Lots of other interesting features found along the way to this one. Sarn Helen Markers and a Stone Roman Head Statue. Simple walk up along forestry road from Cefn coed Forest Car Park. Then right up St Iltyds path, steep and rocky for about 200 m to roman road trig is 100m on the right hidden in trees but easily found look for nearest track on right!

The Roman Buried Head ©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ
©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ
©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ
©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ
©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ
©Seth7,CLJ &RLJ

22nd Apr 2021  11:35  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Up from Resolven on the St Illtyd's Way. A harder walk than we imagined it was going to be but smashing nevertheless on a marvellous day. Dry enough to sit down on the moss surrounding the pillar at present - bet that doesn't happen all that often.

8th Apr 2021  09:38  by Waggers49

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Approached from The Crynant Forest road and after stopping to see the Stargazing Hare, continued up St Illtyd’s walk until reaching the crossroads with Sarn Helen Roman Rd. The pillar is quite near the crossroads and is in a very lonely location bit is not too difficult to get to, no views from trig as the area is surrounded by trees and bushes, there is also a healthy covering of moss on the pillar

©Waggers49
©Waggers49
©Waggers49
©Waggers49

5th Feb 2021  12:16  by Dmorgan2508

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Circular walk from Abergarwed via St Illtyd's way and Sarn Helen road

6th Jul 2020  13:29  by COVID Trig Point Challenge

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Quick detour while ‘running’ St Illtyd’s Way between Resolven and Crynant (and back) ... look out for the small trod from main track (Sarn Helen) ... gave it a hug as guessing it doesnt see many visitors

©COVID Trig Point Challenge

©COVID Trig Point Challenge

23rd Apr 2020  10:00  by Dusty

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

3rd visit. This time from the Neath Road. Found a number of BMs on way.

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

5th Feb 2019  12:00  by gower lad

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 3/10

St Illtyds Way from Crynant to intersection with Sarn Helen, turn SW on Sarn Helen for ca 150m then faint track up to trig, surrounded by firs, no view. dank day

22nd Jul 2018  18:21  by rhayader_wanderer

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©rhayader_wanderer

27th Nov 2017  12:19  by asbown

Gridref: SN 80699 03475   FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Nice walk from crynant, path very wet in places, not much in the way of views.

27th Nov 2017  12:19  by The reluctant trigger

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

24th Jun 2017  13:02  by Juliebfitness

FB Number: 2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Gelert & Laika
Gelert&Laika

14th Jun 2017  14:05  by Juliebfitness

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Couldn't find it  Score: 5/10

Couldn't find it not sure if covered by trees but I will find it next time

16th Feb 2017  13:25  by jonglew

Gridref: SN 80701 03476   FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Final of 52 West Glamorgan pillars. Up from Crynant on St Illtyd's Way. Good track for the most part, until upper section levelled off and became muddy. Pillar sits at edge of a clearing in conifer plantation. Original cap is retained, lightly indented lettering; RHS sight hole open. No views.

Pillar TP5403©jonglew
Spider TP5403©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP5403©jonglew

29th Aug 2016  14:00  by AsherMarley

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asher at trig

18th Jul 2016  13:30  by Dusty

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Revisit with Tanya.

Tanya & pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

24th Apr 2016  18:27  by Robert Kemp

Gridref: SN 80701 03475   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

4th Jul 2015  22:15  by underhill

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

1st Mar 2014  16:06  by Do you Always Get Lost

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

15th Oct 2013  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: SN 80705 03479   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

St Illtyd's Walk BW (from south) very rutted in parts

26th Aug 2013  16:45  by struggling

Gridref: SN 80705 03479   FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Walked up from the Neath Canal car park near Resolven, along St Illtyd's Way. Very hot day, and the forestry was very wet, giving the most humid conditions I've ever experienced in the UK - I was soaked through with sweat after the steep climb. TP is surrounded by sparse forestry, restricting the view. Headed NE along Sarn Helen to TP3951 (Hirfynydd) before dropping through miles of forestry to start point. (Much of Sarn Helen was inundated by flying ants - there must have been billions of them. In places the ground appeared shimmering with millions of silvery wings, all moving.)

Looking SE
FB

6th Dec 2011  12:19  by dewi o dre-gwyr

FB Number: 2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Dewi our dog fed up.

20th Oct 2011  13:00  by ltrc

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3rd Sep 2011  12:30  by sk3wen

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Walked up from Abergarwed village and returned via roman Road. Very secluded area (saw no one).

©sk3wen

14th Feb 2008  12:02  by djstevi

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

31st Dec 2007  14:00  by mitch.mob

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Found whilst geocaching

Max on a high

23rd Oct 2007  15:00  by Dusty

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Trigpoint
Mrs Dusty & trigpoint, view east
Flush Bracket

2nd Feb 2007  10:40  by sniffadogz

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

Good views after a long walk up the hill.

2nd Dec 2006  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc, metal cap, shallow letters. Dullish tussocky summit surrounded by spruce, OK view. RallyGB was here yesterday (Resolven SS) - signs still up. Caught by a heavy shower on way down. Best trail from Crynant starts SW from 796047 - bridleway is v boggy.

15th Jul 2006  12:45  by Tony J

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4th Feb 2006  12:30  by mickandshane

FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

We parked at Crynant and followed St Illtud's Way to Sarn Helen, the old Roman Road. Turn right at the junction and the trig is on high ground to the right, and not overgrown. Potentially great views although today it was a bit cloudy. Plug with indented lettering.

9th Dec 2005  13:00  by write and mane

Gridref: SN 80704 03482   FB Number: S2035  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

The name is taken from the burial chamber right beside it (the pillar may well be on the edge of the chamber). The OS names the chamber "Penybegwyn".

Penybegwyn Pillar
Penybegwyn Plate (and GPS)

28th Oct 2005  11:30  by kawaherp

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