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Sugar Loaf Summit – Oak Woodlands of Sugar Loaf loop from Abergavenny

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Sugar Loaf Summit – Oak Woodlands of Sugar Loaf loop from Abergavenny

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Sugar Loaf Summit – Oak Woodlands of Sugar Loaf loop from Abergavenny

06:35

21.7km

690m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

Abergavenny Market Hall

Highlight • Monument

The historic Abergavenny Market is in the heart of the town and is always bustling with locals and visitors. The hall is famed for its decorations which were lovingly hand …

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3.65 km

Sugarloaf Vineyard Watermill and Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

The Sugarloaf Coffee Shop serves light refreshments, coffee and cake, cream teas, as well as locally made honey, preserves and Welsh cheese. As it is a vineyard, there are wines …

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9.25 km

River Usk Walk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The town lies on the River Usk, on the southern edge of the Black Mountains and in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Significant parts of the …

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10.0 km

The Dragon's Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful views, riverside paths,field tracks and lanes.River sections may flood after heavy rain mainly dog friendly

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11.8 km

View of Sugar Loaf from Llangenny

Highlight • Viewpoint

Park behind the Dragons Head in the village of Llangenny call back after the walk for refreshments you will enjoy. The walk is across the bridge it goes straight up …

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14.4 km

Sugar Loaf Summit

Highlight • Summit

Mynydd Pen-y-fâl, to give Sugar Loaf its original Welsh name, is not a big hill. But because it stands separated from any other peak, including its brethren of the Black …

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14.6 km

Sugarloaf Summit on the Cambrian Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cambrian Way is an iconic long-distance footpath that runs 298 miles (480 km) from Cardiff in the south to Conwy in the north. That distance comes with a challenging …

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16.8 km

Oak Woodlands of Sugar Loaf

Highlight • Forest

The path from Sugar Loaf down towards Rholben

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21.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

5.59 km

4.76 km

2.50 km

321 m

109 m

Surfaces

6.97 km

5.05 km

3.74 km

3.23 km

2.09 km

600 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

30°C

17°C

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Sugar Loaf Summit – Oak Woodlands of Sugar Loaf loop from Abergavenny

Abergavenny Market Hall

Sugarloaf Vineyard Watermill and Coffee Shop

River Usk Walk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

The Dragon's Head

View of Sugar Loaf from Llangenny

Sugar Loaf Summit

Sugarloaf Summit on the Cambrian Way

Oak Woodlands of Sugar Loaf

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