Y Gyrn, Mountain summit in Brecon Beacons, Wales
Y Gyrn is a mountain summit in the Brecon Beacons national park in Wales, rising to 619 meters. The peak sits within a dramatic chain of mountains where hikers encounter open ridges and sweeping views across the landscape.
The name Y Gyrn comes from Welsh and has been used for this peak for centuries. The summit has remained a known point in the mountain landscape of Brecknockshire throughout time.
Y Gyrn forms part of the Welsh mountaineering tradition, connecting generations of climbers through established routes and documented ascents.
The summit is accessible via marked hiking trails that start from several locations around the area. Parking is available near the Storey Arms outdoor center, which serves as a convenient base for reaching the peak.
From this summit, three neighboring peaks - Fan Fawr, Fan Gyhirych, and Fan Brycheiniog - can be seen in a line stretching across the horizon. This viewpoint reveals how the mountains align in the range.
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