Walk - Abergavenny to Sugar Loaf Mountain Mynydd Pen-Y-Fál
Route along the River Usk leading to Sugar Loaf & some fine views.
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UK News Event : Snowfall, Winter 2013 : Sugar Loaf Mountain, near Abergavenny in South Wales
Video/Movie clip recorded in the hills around Abergavenny, South Wales, UK in January 2013.
Early January saw quite a heavy snowfall of about 9-12 inches, so made the most of the lovely 'winter wonderland' scenery with a hike up the Sugar Loaf, a 600m/2000ft Hill/Mountain just 3-4 miles from the small market town of Abergavenny.
As can be seen in the clip, the weather was a bit cloudy and misty for most of the morning ... but luckily it became lovely and clear when I made the summit later in the afternoon.
Sugarloaf Mountain Run, Abergavenny 02/02/17
Four friends run up Sugarloaf Mountain, 8.19 miles of fun was had that day.
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Climbing Sugarloaf Mountain in Monmouthshire, Wales
Sugarloaf Mountain, Monmouthshire
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You can’t help but instantly recognise Sugarloaf Mountain the moment you set eyes on it, with its Volcano shaped conical outline. Once you see it, you just want to climb it and that is precisely what we did!
Where is Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain is situated at the bottom end of the Black Mountains in South Wales, a short distance north-west of the town of Abergavenny.
How to Get to Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain is easy to get to as a number of main roads come within a few miles of the mountain, notably the A40.
Sugarloaf Car Park
There are plenty of points from which you can commence your ascent of Sugarloaf Mountain. We chose the Llanwenarth car park due to its close proximity to the A40. Just enter the Llanwenarth car park postcode (NP7 7LA) into your sat nav and let technology do the rest.
Sugarloaf Mountain Walk (Going up)
From the parking area, there is a straight forward Sugarloaf walk if you head north. Walking at the brisk pace, you should be at the summit in around one hour.
However, we are not ones to undertake the easy option so we opted for the circular Sugarloaf walk which frankly, looked a lot more interesting if a bit longer.
To get started you need to head back down the road on which you arrived until you see a path leading off to the left within about 300 metres. You continue along this open moorland path until an oak woodland comes into sight.
When the path starts to descend, it is time to head left into the woodland. For approximately the next 20 minutes you will walk through this beautiful woodland, slowly edging down the valley side until you meet the small stream at the bottom.
Climbing Sugarloaf Mountain – The Difficult Part!
Continue to follow the stream until it breaks out of the woodland. At this point, you will notice a path that heads to the right. This is the path that you need to take and is the start of the fairly steep climb towards the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain.
The initial part of this climb is the steepest but as you reach the first ridge the trail becomes less steep. At this point, the summit of Sugarloaf appears for the first time.
For approximately 20 minutes the trail will take you up through grassy open moorland prior to the final steep ascent to the summit.
Summit of Sugarloaf Mountain - What can you see?
The views from the top of Sugarloaf are commanding offering fantastic 360-degree coverage. You can see the Black Mountains to the north, the Cotswolds to the east, the Brecon Beacons to the west and the Bristol Channel to the south.
Sugarloaf Mountain Walk (Descent)
There are a number of tracks heading down from the summit of Sugarloaf for you to choose from. If just depends on how you are feeling and how challenging you want the return journey to be.
We chose the trail that met the easterly border of the oak woodland we had earlier walked through. Unfortunately, there was a fence that prevented us from passing down through the wood.
We followed this trail for about 30-40 minutes, leading us further into the valley but seemingly no closer to our starting point!
When we finally arrived at the valley floor, we came to a house where a very friendly and helpful gentleman pointed out where we had gone off track and indicated where we needed to go.
We then had to cross a couple of steep farmers’ fields and climb a couple of fences before we found ourselves on the same road that we arrived on earlier that day.
Eventually, we arrived back at the Llanwenarth car park.
Sugarloaf Mountain Facts and Information
How high is Sugarloaf Mountain?
596 metres (1,955 feet)
How Long Does it Take to Climb Sugarloaf Mountain?
Obviously, this time will vary depending on your level of fitness, the speed at which you walk and how many breaks you choose to take. We completed the walk in 4 hours and this included a 30-minute break for lunch at the summit as well as getting lost on our return!
Climbing Sugarloaf Mountain – How Difficult is it?
If you are in reasonable physical shape, Climbing Sugarloaf Mountain will be fairly easy for you.
How Far is the Walk up Sugarloaf Mountain?
This circular walk is approximately 6.4 km (4 miles) in length.
Can I Take My Dog up Sugarloaf Mountain?
Yes, but they must be kept on a lead at all times.
When is the Best Time to Climb Sugarloaf Mountain?
Early in the morning if you are firstly going to grab a spot in the car park and secondly avoid the masses.
the sugar loaf, S wales UK
a nice hill walk up the sugar loaf mountain, or technically it's a hill. I also make a meal for myself at the end using my small solo stove with a Trangia spirit burner.
Walking the Sugarloaf Mountain, Wales
A video of our cold but beautiful walk up and over the Sugarloaf mountain, Wales. February 2018
The Bridge Inn - Abergavenny - United Kingdom
The Bridge Inn hotel city: Abergavenny - Country: United Kingdom
Address: Merthyr Road, Llanfoist; zip code: NP7 9LH
With panoramic views over the local mountains,The Bridge Inn is located in Abergavenny on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Guests can enjoy a drink in a riverside beer garden on the banks of the River Usk.
-- Situé à Abergavenny, à côté du parc national de Brecon Beacons, le The Bridge Inn offre une vue panoramique sur les montagnes de la région. L'établissement vous propose également un café en plein air sur les bords de la rivière Usk.
-- El The Bridge Inn, con vistas panorámicas a las montañas de los alrededores, está situado en Abergavenny, al borde del parque nacional de Brecon Beacons. El establecimiento ofrece una taberna aire libre a orillas del río Usk.
-- In Abergavenny am Rande des Nationalparks Brecon Beacons begrüßt Sie der Bridge Inn mit Panoramablick auf die umliegenden Berge. Genießen Sie einen Drink im Biergarten am Ufer des Flusses Usk.
-- The Bridge Inn ligt in Abergavenny aan de rand van het nationaal park Brecon Beacons, en biedt een panoramisch uitzicht op de bergen in de omgeving. U kunt van een drankje genieten in de biertuin, die op de oever van de rivier de Usk ligt.
-- Allietato dalla vista panoramica sui monti, il Bridge Inn sorge ad Abergavenny, nei pressi del Parco Nazionale di Brecon Beacons, e vanta una birreria all'aperto in riva al fiume Usk, dove potrete dissetarvi con un drink.
-- The Bridge Inn旅馆位于阿伯加文尼（Abergavenny）的布雷肯比肯斯国家公园（Brecon Beacons National Park）边缘，享有当地山脉全景。客人可以在River Usk河畔的河畔啤酒花园小酌一杯。 每间客房均设有1间连接浴室、1台平板电视和沏茶/咖啡设施。 旅馆每天早上将羊角面包、松饼和麦片等欧陆式早餐送至客人的卧室。旅馆还提供小餐馆菜单、酒吧菜单和儿童菜单。酒吧供应各种啤酒和麦芽啤酒。 ...
-- Мини-гостиница The Bridge расположена в городе Абергавенни, на окраине национального парка Брекон-Биконс, и с ее территории открывается панорамный на окружающие горы. К услугам гостей пивной сад на берегу реки Аск.
-- يقع نزل The Bridge في أبرجافني على حافة حديقة Brecon Beacons الوطنية, مع إطلالة بانورامية على الجبال المحلية. يمكن للضيوف الاستمتاع بمشروب في حديقة البيرة على جانب النهر, على ضفاف نهر Usk.
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Sugar Loaf Mountain Bike Climb South Wales UK Nov 18
Great MTB climb to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, South Wales UK.
Special Thanks to Black Mountain Guiding for the expert advice and route selection.
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Music By ©longzijun
All images and video ©shanewhitephotography2018
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163CTX061 Sugar Loaf Mountain 14th August 2016 Part Two
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163CTX061 Sugar Loaf Mountain 14th August 2016, an overview of my CTX activation for Sids Sunday DX Chan 34 UK CB radio.
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Sugar Loaf Wales – Hike up the southernmost summit peaks of the Black Mountains
Family time in Bristol turns into an impromptu hike. Sugar Loaf mountain is northwest of Abergavenny and a part of the Black Mountains. I had heard of it and my brother in-law had climbed it and so, we decided to park up in a little village called Llangenny in the valley and hike up.
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Sugar Loaf is the southernmost summit peaks of the Black Mountains. The summit sits at 1,955 feet (596 metres) and is very picturesque all the way. It was cold and damp, but the uphill workout kept me warm. I would definitely recommend this hike, however, it is not suitable for very young children, pushchairs, or anyone with mobility concerns. An unforgettable 5 mile hike there and back.
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Shocking History of Abergavenny Castle
Took a trip to Abergavenny Castle and saw the statues in the church. Found out about some of the history of the castle. William De Braose, one of the owners, was not a good person. I say he was a great uncle in this but have since worked on other bits of my tree. When I checked again he is actually my 23rd grandfather.
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“Visit Abergavenny The Gateway to Wales” promotional video
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Town Centre, Abergavenny, Wales
Video of the Town Centre in Abergavenny.
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Sugar Loaf, Black Mountains - 15 May 2014
A short walk to Sugar Loaf from Pentre car park above Abergavenny. The walk follows the ridge of Mynydd Llanwenarth to the western side of Sugar Loaf and then returns back from the eastern end of the peak back to same ridge. Sugar Loaf / Y Fal, 596m, located within the eastern Black Mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park, is the highest of the three peaks of Abergavenny; also known as the Three Sisters.
Sugar Loaf, Black Mountains, Wales
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Welcome to Abergavenny South Wales UK
An ideal base for exploring the Brecon Beacons, Abergavenny has much to offer tourists - a blend of old and new, with activities and things to do to suit young and old alike. A visit to Abergavenny can really feel like a break away from it all - you can almost feel time slowing down as you unwind and take in the fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery of the Usk valley.
Family visiting Abergavenny
Sugarloaf Mountain Time lapse 4K
A short time lapse on Sugarloaf Mountain near Abergavenny in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
sugarloaf mountain trek
a trek up sugarloaf mountain in the black mountains of wales.
this is in preperation for a walk in northern spain.