Skirrid Fawr (Ysgyryd Fawr)
The Holy Mountain: a split ridge with a ruined chapel on top and views over the Marches.
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 320 m
- Time
- 1.5–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 486 m
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About this walk
Skirrid Fawr (Ysgyryd Fawr) is a moderate 5.2 km out-and-back walk with 320 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Skirrid car park (grid reference SO 327 163).
Skirrid Fawr, the Holy Mountain, is the easternmost of the Black Mountains, a long ridge with a great landslip scar on its western side; legend says it split at the Crucifixion. On the summit are the remains of a medieval chapel of St Michael.
From the car park on the B4521, a path climbs through the woods and along the ridge to the top. Return the same way.
Route
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The ridge
Climb through the woods and along the ridge to the summit, and return.
Summit
Skirrid Fawr (Ysgyryd Fawr)
486 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Skirrid Fawr (Ysgyryd Fawr) take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2.5 hours for the 5.2 km route, which has 320 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Skirrid car park (grid reference SO 327 163). National Trust car park on the B4521.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Abergavenny along the B4521 are limited. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Woodland path, then a grassy ridge, steep in places.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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