Foel Fawr Limestone Quarry – Herbert's Quarry loop from Black Mountain Quarries
Foel Fawr Limestone Quarry – Herbert's Quarry loop from Black Mountain Quarries
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Foel Fawr Limestone Quarry – Herbert's Quarry loop from Black Mountain Quarries
03:41
13.0km
290m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 14, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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438 m
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Highlight • Summit
2.73 km
River Crossing
Highlight • Trail
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Tip by
6.60 km
Garreg Las Summit Cairns
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
12.3 km
Foel Fawr Limestone Quarry
Highlight • Climb
It now also appears to be a popular bouldering site.
The Welsh name for the site is Foel Fawr Limestone Quarry.
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Tip by
13.0 km
Herbert's Quarry
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
13.0 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.4 km
1.58 km
Surfaces
11.4 km
1.37 km
205 m
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Elevation
Highest point (630 m)
Lowest point (480 m)
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Weather
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Friday 26 June
23°C
14°C
53 %
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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h
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