Black Mountain Pass

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Distance

54 miles

Elevation

1,800 ft

Duration

2 hrs

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Overview

A thrilling ride through the western Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountain Pass is one of the most remote and dramatic roads in South Wales. Narrow, twisting, and climbing steeply over open moorland, this route rewards confident riders with breathtaking solitude and panoramic views across Carmarthenshire.

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Route Highlights

  • Llyn y Fan Fach glacial lake
  • Black Mountain summit at 1,600 ft
  • Carreg Cennen Castle detour
  • Llandovery for a traditional pub lunch

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