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Llangorse and Bwlch Loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

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Llangorse and Bwlch Loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

Moderate

4.4

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Llangorse and Bwlch Loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

02:32

29.2km

590m

Mountain biking

Embark on the Llangorse and Bwlch Loop, a moderate mountain biking adventure spanning 18.2 miles (29.2 km) with a significant 1920 feet (585 metres) of elevation gain. This route typically takes around 2 hours and 32 minutes to complete. You will navigate a diverse mix of unpaved paths, asphalt, and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.95 km for 69 m

After 12.9 km for 190 m

After 19.8 km for 499 m

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Parking

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6.67 km

Mount Troed

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A somewhat grind-y climb, which then turns into an excellent and rewarding tussocky descent. It can get somewhat gloopy when the weather's poor, mind you.

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15.4 km

Descent to Bwlch in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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This descent starts out flat, smooth and very fast. Once it drops off the crest though, it gets a little steeper and the features get a little more substantial - make sure you don't get caught out!

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20.9 km

View of the North Face of Allt yr Esgair

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A fun descent of the top off the hill (Iron Age Fort ahoy) which follows the old Roman Road which runs along the ridgeline.

The trail splits into two; one side has a 'no cycling' sign, so keep right.

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29.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

10.8 km

1.54 km

1.44 km

855 m

746 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

6.78 km

4.85 km

2.79 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

5°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

Carl

July 22, 2021, Langorse Loop - Brecon Beacons / Black Mountains

What a route, felt like a lot of climbing, however with so much of the route overgrown it became difficult at time… few bits of hike a bike do to so much being overgrown Stunning warm evening & fantastic route overseeing the mountains Consider doing this route early summer as it’s really overgrown just now in locations

Llangorse and Bwlch Loop — The Brecon Beacons National Park

Mount Troed

Descent to Bwlch in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of the North Face of Allt yr Esgair

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