Blorenge from Llanfoist

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists prepared for a short but steep 419 m climb over 8.2 km.

An 8.2 km climb from Llanfoist to near The Blorenge, gaining 419 m.

The route starts at Llanfoist or Abergavenny at 62 m altitude and heads through Govilon at 2.2 km. Climbing begins almost immediately from 0.1 km and continues for 6.4 km, gaining 405 m at an average gradient of 6.4%, with a maximum of 11.8% and a steepest 500 m section at 11.7% around 2.9 km. The route reaches a high point of 482 m at 7.4 km close to The Blorenge peak (561 m) just beyond the 8.2 km finish. The surface is 78% paved and 22% gravel or unpaved, with 75% of the route on main roads and 22% on paths. The main road section corresponds with the B4246 for 6.1 km, all without cycle lanes. A section of 4 km is on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. There is no café, shop, or water from 0.1 km to the end of the climb at 8.2 km, so riders need to prepare accordingly. At the start, there is a restaurant and fast food options nearby. Passing near 5.1 km are the ruins of Garnddyrys Forge, 107 m off route, which may be of interest. No facilities are recorded along the climb itself or at the finish.

Highlights

• Climb begins just after Llanfoist
• Top near The Blorenge at 482 m
• Steepest 500 m at 2.9 km with 11.7% gradient
• Ruins of Garnddyrys Forge at 5.1 km off route

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

35 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 18–21 °C in those months

Know before you go

• No café, shop or water for 8.1 km from 0.1 km
• 6.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes
• 4 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
• 22% gravel or unpaved surface

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.