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Black Mountain Viewpoint – Herbert's Quarry loop from Betws

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Carmarthenshire

Black Mountain Viewpoint – Herbert's Quarry loop from Betws

Hard

4.0

(3)

23

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Black Mountain Viewpoint – Herbert's Quarry loop from Betws

02:20

32.8km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.63 km

View of Castell Carreg Cennen

Highlight • Castle

2

16.2 km

Viewpoint on the Mountain Road, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nestled along one of the finest driving routes in Great Britain, this spot is perfect for a leisurely picnic at the available benches or simply admiring the stunning views.

Keep …

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3

16.3 km

Black Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic place with lots to explore!! This small car park is free of charge and often has a ice cream van that’s there most weekends and bank holidays. And I …

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4

16.8 km

Herbert's Quarry

Highlight • Historical Site

Also referred to as Black Mountain Quarry, Herbert's Quarry ceased operation in the late 1950s and since then its buildings have fallen into ruin. The remains and spoil heaps tell …

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5

17.4 km

Black Mountain Climb from Brynaman

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Black Mountain Category 3 Climb from Brynaman is a 5.5km climb with a total ascent of 312m, topping out at 495m. The average gradient is 5.8% with the steepest …

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6

23.2 km

Disused Railway Bridge Over the River Amman

Highlight • Historical Site

This disused railway bridge ran East out of the old iron works, across the river Amman to join the main line.

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B

32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

14.0 km

2.45 km

524 m

354 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

11.3 km

675 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 6 November

11°C

5°C

44 %

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