The Top 8 Mountain Passes around Hirwaun
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Hirwaun and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Col between Corn Du and Pen y Fan
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
This easy col between Pen Y Fan and Corn Du is a gorgeous easy hill section no more than a few hundred metres long with minimal height gain and loss. …
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The Gap Pass
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This off road trail tackles one of the Brecon Beacons’ classic MTB routes; the Gap. This is the pass between Fan-y-Big and Cribyn, topping out at 600 metres above sea …
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The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)
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Lying in the saddle between Pen y Fan and Fan y Big, the Gap has long been a focal point for mountain biking in the Brecons.
Best ridden from south …
Best ridden from south …
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Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy
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Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …
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The Gap Pass (Bwlch ar y Fan), Brecon Beacons National Park
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The Brecon Beacons well known “THE GAP” is a passing between Crybin and Fan y big in the shadow of Pen y fan. Gap Road which will take you through …
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