Mynydd Llangorse Summit – Bwlch Village loop from Llangynidr

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Mynydd Llangorse Summit – Bwlch Village loop from Llangynidr

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Mynydd Llangorse Summit – Bwlch Village loop from Llangynidr

03:31

33.2km

1,110m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.78 km for 232 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.97 km

Descent to Bwlch in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This descent starts out flat, smooth and very fast. Once it drops off the crest though, it gets a little steeper and the features get a little more substantial - make sure you don't get caught out!

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8.04 km

Ffynnon Oer

Peak

9.11 km

Steep Rocky Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tricky to ride in places, especially in summer when overgrown bracken gets in the way and hides the trail

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13.3 km

Mynydd Llangorse Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

An outlier of the Black Mountains, Mynydd Llangorse is an easily accessible hill that provides glorious views on a clear day. Its bridleways and byways are popular with horseriders and …

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20.5 km

The Plantation

Forest

24.0 km

View of the North Face of Allt yr Esgair

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fun descent of the top off the hill (Iron Age Fort ahoy) which follows the old Roman Road which runs along the ridgeline.

The trail splits into two; one side has a 'no cycling' sign, so keep right.

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30.6 km

Bwlch Village

Highlight • Settlement

The pretty little village of Bwlch is conveniently located for adventures in the Brecon Beacons National Park. With the Central Beacons within easy reach to the west and the Black …

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33.2 km

End point

Parking

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