The Sugar Loaf from Abergavenny
A short climb to a distinctive cone with views over the Usk valley and the Black Mountains.
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 390 m
- Time
- 2.5–3 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 596 m
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About this walk
The Sugar Loaf from Abergavenny is an easy 7.3 km out-and-back walk with 390 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3 hours. It starts at Sugar Loaf car park, Mynydd Llanwenarth (grid reference SO 269 161). It climbs Sugar Loaf (Pen-y-fâl) (596 m), a Marilyn.
The Sugar Loaf's cone shape makes it look like a volcano, though it isn't one. From the National Trust car park on Mynydd Llanwenarth, a gentle path climbs the long ridge to the rocky summit.
It's a good family hill, with big views over the Usk valley.
Route
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1
The ridge
Follow the path north-east along the ridge.
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2
The summit
Climb the last rocky section to the trig point. Come back down the way you came.
Summit
Sugar Loaf (Pen-y-fâl)
596 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Sugar Loaf from Abergavenny take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3 hours for the 7.3 km route, which has 390 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 Sugar Loaf car park, Mynydd Llanwenarth (grid reference SO 269 161). National Trust car park above Abergavenny.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Good grassy path; short rocky section near the top.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: National Trust land. Sheep graze the hills: keep dogs on a lead, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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