Mynydd Llangorse & Mynydd Troed loop from Llangors — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Mynydd Llangorse & Mynydd Troed loop from Llangors — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Mynydd Llangorse & Mynydd Troed loop from Llangors — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

01:50

12.4km

570m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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4.00 km

Mynydd Llangorse Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Mynydd Llangorse is a western outlier of the Black Mountains. The trig point stands at 1,660 feet (506 m) and offers great views south. The highest point on the ridge is further north, where you climb slightly to the true summit at 1,690 feet (515 m).

If you aren't summiting as part of the Black Mountains round, you can run from which ever side is most convenient, there are loads of paths that bring you up to the north-south ridgeline trail.

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4.71 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 mountain bikers, as well as hikers. The village of Llangors is a good base for the hill and you can explore Llangors Lake too, which is South Wales' largest natural lake.

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7.43 km

Mynydd Troed Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Troed is a gorgeous little hill in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons. Its name literally translates to "Foot Mountain," based on how it appears when viewed from the Allt Mawr ridge. It lies 3 miles south of Talgarth and 2 miles northeast of the village of Llangorse on the western side of the range. Its summit reaches 609m above sea level and it is crowned by a trig point. The views from its top is super nice, especially towards Mynydd Llangorse.

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