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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

Hard

4.5

(10)

23

riders

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

03:58

46.7km

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.08 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.02 km

Old Railway Path and Stone Bridge, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Old railway turned cycle path close to the canal

Tip by

2

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.

Tip by

22.1 km

Mynydd Du Forest

Forest

31.2 km

Crug Mawr

Peak

5

32.5 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.

Tip by

6

35.2 km

Blue Rock Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beginners rocky descent and climb.

Tip by

7

36.0 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.

Tip by

39.6 km

Rheld Wood

Forest

B

46.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

14.1 km

5.83 km

2.77 km

1.01 km

749 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

14.8 km

9.65 km

2.68 km

2.18 km

910 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

5°C

12 %

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