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Blorenge summit – View of the Blorenge loop from Harkaway

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Blorenge summit – View of the Blorenge loop from Harkaway

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Blorenge summit – View of the Blorenge loop from Harkaway

04:48

15.8km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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6.76 km

Blorenge summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the summit of Blorenge you get fine views over Abergavenny and the Usk Valley. You may just be able to make out the castle ruins in Abergavenny, not too far from the town hall. From this position, you can also see the Sugar Loaf.

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6.99 km

View of the Blorenge

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

This is very steep! Hands were required. Would not attempt in the wet

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7.67 km

View of Abergavenny and Sugar Loaf

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, you get a wonderful view over Abergavenny and the Sugar Loaf. A lovely place to stop for a moment.

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9.63 km

Foxhunter Car Park and View of The Blorenge

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the Blorenge mountain
Death and legacy

Foxhunter's hide was buried on the Blorenge mountain, between Abergavenny and Blaenavon. A memorial plaque listing Foxhunter's achievements marks the Blorenge site and a car park is situated nearby. When Sir Harry died in 1999 his ashes were scattered around the horse's memorial.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

5.02 km

4.27 km

1.15 km

192 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

3.64 km

3.10 km

1.85 km

1.68 km

1.49 km

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 25 May

29°C

15°C

12 %

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Blorenge summit – View of the Blorenge loop from Harkaway

Blorenge summit

View of the Blorenge

View of Abergavenny and Sugar Loaf

Foxhunter Car Park and View of The Blorenge

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