The Top 16 Mountain Passes in Brecon Beacons
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Brecon Beacons 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: October 19, 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
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
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)
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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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Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl)
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Amazing road climb, highest road pass in Wales so cracking views on a clear day!
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Black Mountain Climb from Pont Aber
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Although not the classic side of the Black Mountain, this is still a fantastic road to climb that crosses the spine of the mountain and immerses you in some of …
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