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Hay Bluff – Gospel Pass loop from Gospel Pass

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Hay Bluff – Gospel Pass loop from Gospel Pass

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Hay Bluff – Gospel Pass loop from Gospel Pass

03:03

9.25km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.19 km

Twmpa (Lord Hereford’s Knob)

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Twmpa, or Lord Hereford's Knob, is a mountain in southeast Wales, forming a part of the great northwest scarp of the Black Mountains. It lies 1.86 miles (3 km) west …

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1.55 km

Reflection Pool in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Great views from this location.

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Pen y Fan

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Hay Bluff Car Park

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6.70 km

View of Lord Hereford's Knob (Twmpa)

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Stunning views from Hay Bluff of Twmpa or Lord Hereford's Knob is a mountain in south-east Wales, forming a part of the great northwest scarp of the Black Mountains. It …

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7.29 km

Hay Bluff

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This is a beautiful area and is popular with hikers, paracenders, bikers and the general population at large. There is a narrow single track road, with ample passing places, that …

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7.97 km

Hay Bluff Ponies

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Great loop from gospel pass car park up lord Hereford's Knob followed the Cambrian way to Capel-y-ffn then back upto Offas Dyke path and onto Bluff Hay

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8.99 km

Gospel Pass

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The highest road pass in Wales with views of Hay Bluff and Twmpa in the Black Mountains. It can be climbed from Hay-on-Wye or Abergavenny sides.

The road quality is …

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9.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

2.18 km

958 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

2.09 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Hay Bluff – Gospel Pass loop from Gospel Pass

Twmpa (Lord Hereford’s Knob)

Reflection Pool in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Pen y Fan

Hay Bluff Car Park

View of Lord Hereford's Knob (Twmpa)

Hay Bluff

Hay Bluff Ponies

Gospel Pass

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