Llanthony Priory Ruins – Llanthony Priory loop from Pont Cadwgan

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Llanthony Priory loop from Pont Cadwgan

Hard

4.7

(3)

hikers

Llanthony Priory Ruins – Llanthony Priory loop from Pont Cadwgan

05:14

16.5km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.96 km

Bridge over Cwm Bwchel

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Cwm Bwchel is not just the name of the stream, but refers to the slightly higher situated late medieval farm. The date stone states the year 1694, which must have …

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4.22 km

Afon Honddu Footbridge

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(Welsh name: Afon Honddu)
After a heavy rain shower the river looked quite reddish-brown.

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4.35 km

Llanthony Priory Cellar Bar Sign

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Very nice sign of the Priory

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4.53 km

Llanthony Priory Ruins

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Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. As well as being a stunning place to visit it …

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4.71 km

Ruins of the Priory

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Remains of the outbuildings

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4.93 km

Llanthony Priory

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What a fantastic place. Touch of history.

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7.07 km

Black Sheep in the Field

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Very nice flock of sheep consisting only of black sheep

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16.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

3.12 km

1.98 km

1.32 km

312 m

Surfaces

8.58 km

5.67 km

1.25 km

738 m

238 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

6°C

19 %

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Comments

September 22, 2021,Llanthony Priory (The Vale of Ewyas)

21/09/2021

8/10 I&A Varied walk, some lanes and climbs. Rough walking with fantastic walk on moorlands, with a steep hazardous walk down to the priory. Disappointed that the Skirrid Pub did not not allow dogs, Llanthany Priory pub also closed.
6/10 K, Fist half on quiet country roads then thick Bracken (time of year). Second half lovely, the moorlands were …