Mynydd Pen-y-fâl, to give Sugar Loaf its original Welsh name, is not a big hill. But because it stands separated from any other peak, including its brethren of the Black Mountains, it rises in wonderful isolation above the rolling landscape of Monmouthshire. To see it is to want to stand on its conical summit.

JEANETTE

February 12, 2020

Hiking

The sugerloaf is one of the most famous and distinctive of the black mountains here in south Wales. A gentle ascent thought woodland gives way to a splendid gorse covered ridge.The approach might make use of spiral pathways that gives excellent all round views. Outstanding views and a sence of open space maintains interest throughout the classic conquest of one of the best known black mountains.

Craig Taylor

October 8, 2017

Hiking

The hike to the peak is a surprisingly tough one considering it’s height. The views from the top are spectacular, though. You can see across to the Brecon Beacons National Park, all of the surrounding Black Mountains, over to the River Severn and Abergavenny.

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Sugar Loaf Circular

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Hike the 5.7-mile Sugar Loaf Mountain loop in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, a moderate trail with panoramic views.

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Sugar Loaf loop from Llanwenarth car park — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Sugar Loaf loop from Llanwenarth car park — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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