United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Monmouthshire
Llanelly
The Tyla (Gilwern to Pwll Du) Climb
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Monmouthshire
Llanelly
The Tyla (Gilwern to Pwll Du) Climb
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 8 road cyclists
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Location: Llanelly, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
5.0
(1)
39
03:39
58.7km
1,050m
4
04:36
83.7km
1,250m
3
05:30
97.3km
1,730m
Outstanding views make this route a must, but be aware that as the road is no longer open to motor vehicles, it is no longer maintained so you will find a fairly poor surface with loose chippings.
Consider a gravel bike or road bike with fatter tyres.
March 28, 2023
The Tyla (Gilwern to Pwll Du) is the least known way up the Blorenge mountain (made famous by The Tumble climb) but quite possibly the best. It's a narrow single track road which is now closed to motor traffic (indefinitely) but remains open to cyclists and walkers.
July 9, 2020
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Location: Llanelly, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
5.0
(1)
39
03:39
58.7km
1,050m
4
04:36
83.7km
1,250m
3
05:30
97.3km
1,730m