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Black Mountain loop from Cwmaman — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Black Mountain loop from Cwmaman — Brecon Beacons National Park

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4.7

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Black Mountain loop from Cwmaman — Brecon Beacons National Park

05:18

77.2km

1,310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 5, 2024

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Brecon Beacons National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.25 km

Disused Railway Bridge Over the River Amman

Highlight • Historical Site

This disused railway bridge ran East out of the old iron works, across the river Amman to join the main line.

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4.02 km

Black Mountain Climb from Brynaman

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Black Mountain Category 3 Climb from Brynaman is a 5.5km climb with a total ascent of 312m, topping out at 495m. The average gradient is 5.8% with the steepest …

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27.1 km

Road to River Usk Crossing, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • River

A beautiful section the Cycle Across the Beacons route, with the road passing to the South of the Usk reservoir and crossing the River Usk itself.

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45.2 km

Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A completely unassuming road that isn't wide or busy enough to warrant road markings but offers up one of the best (and quietest) views of the Western Brecon Beacons or …

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61.2 km

NCN Route 43: Ystalyfera Nature Reserve Section

Highlight • Cycleway

This section of NCN Route 43 takes you through woodland, alongside the river and along the the edge of Ystalyfera Natural Reserve.

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71.2 km

Brynaman Bike Path

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful traffic-free path along the River Amman with great views to the Black and Betws Mountains and wonderful scenery. The route also includes woodland, farmland, river pools and weirs.

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77.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

17.8 km

15.5 km

3.27 km

559 m

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.3 km

16.2 km

2.05 km

660 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

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Black Mountain loop from Cwmaman — Brecon Beacons National Park

Disused Railway Bridge Over the River Amman

Black Mountain Climb from Brynaman

Road to River Usk Crossing, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass

NCN Route 43: Ystalyfera Nature Reserve Section

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