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The Beacons Way from Crug Mawr – Blue Rock Descent loop from Govilon

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The Beacons Way from Crug Mawr – Blue Rock Descent loop from Govilon

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The Beacons Way from Crug Mawr – Blue Rock Descent loop from Govilon

04:01

47.0km

1,030m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 30.8 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.02 km

Old Railway Path and Stone Bridge, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway turned cycle path close to the canal

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2.35 km

Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Here are the remains of the Gilwern Halt railway station on the now abandoned Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny railway. Two platforms and a bridge including stairs are left and can be visited via the cycle path #46.

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22.4 km

Mynydd Du Forest

Forest

31.4 km

Crug Mawr

Peak

32.7 km

The Beacons Way from Crug Mawr

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gloriously fast descent with a (relatively) well draining surface - at least compared to some of the other summits hereabouts - means that this is tip top fun to ride down. Riding up, not so much.

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35.5 km

Blue Rock Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beginners rocky descent and climb.

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36.2 km

Red Lion Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

A friendly local that serves snacks and drinks. Meals are available but it's best to pre book if you want more than a sandwich. A few outdoor seats, good stop off point on a bike ride.

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39.9 km

Rheld Wood

Forest

47.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

12.3 km

7.42 km

2.76 km

1.02 km

749 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

16.4 km

9.66 km

2.18 km

1.00 km

781 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 15 May

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The Beacons Way from Crug Mawr – Blue Rock Descent loop from Govilon

Old Railway Path and Stone Bridge, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

The Beacons Way from Crug Mawr

Blue Rock Descent

Red Lion Pub

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