Llangynidr Mountain Road
B4560 · Llangynidr → Beaufort · Wales
- Length
- 8 miles
- Drive time
- 15–20 min
- Type
- Mountain pass
- Region
- Wales
A moorland rollercoaster over the top of the Black Mountains between the Usk valley and Ebbw Vale — open sightlines, sudden crests and free-roaming sheep. Featured regularly in Top Gear shoots.
Highlights of the Llangynidr Mountain Road
- Open moorland crests
- Usk valley views
- Combine with Black Mountain Pass
Where to stop on the Llangynidr Mountain Road
- Coach & Horses food — Canalside pub by the Llangynidr locks — last stop before the climb
- Llangynidr Moors viewpoint viewpoint — Open moor-top pull-off on the B4560 — the Usk valley falls away behind you
Drive the Llangynidr Mountain Road
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Route research: Top Gear
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