Mynydd Llangorse North Ridge – Mynydd Llangorse Summit loop from Llangors

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Mynydd Llangorse North Ridge – Mynydd Llangorse Summit loop from Llangors

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Mynydd Llangorse North Ridge – Mynydd Llangorse Summit loop from Llangors

02:26

18.9km

540m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.55 km

Mynydd Llangorse North Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Awesome views from the ridge line as you walk up or down from Mynydd Llangorse.

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6.14 km

Mynydd Llangorse Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

An outlier of the Black Mountains, Mynydd Llangorse is an easily accessible hill that provides glorious views on a clear day. Its bridleways and byways are popular with horseriders and …

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6.23 km

Mynydd Llangorse

Highlight • Summit

6.86 km

Ffynnon Oer

Peak

9.05 km

Descent to Bwlch in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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14.5 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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17.0 km

Llangorse Lake Bird Hide

Highlight • Lake

Llangorse Lake is a haven for wildlife. Look out for the elusive water vole and otter. You are more likely to see birds such as warblers, coots, swallows, swifts and large flocks of Canada geese.

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18.9 km

End point

Parking

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