Road · United Kingdom
Blorenge from Llanfoist
A mountainous 8 km road cycling route from Abergavenny through Govilon, with 419 m of climbing over the Abergavenny climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 419 m
- Riding time
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Abergavenny
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 419 m
- 8 km
Route description
- Abergavenny
- Abergavenny climb
- Govilon
The route starts at Llanfoist or Abergavenny at 62 m altitude and heads through Govilon at 2.2 km. Climbing begins almost immediately from 0.1 km and continues for 6.4 km, gaining 405 m at an average gradient of 6.4%, with a maximum of 11.8% and a steepest 500 m section at 11.7% around 2.9 km. The route reaches a high point of 482 m at 7.4 km close to The Blorenge peak (561 m) just beyond the 8.2 km finish.
The surface is 78% paved and 22% gravel or unpaved, with 75% of the route on main roads and 22% on paths. The main road section corresponds with the B4246 for 6.1 km, all without cycle lanes. A section of 4 km is on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. There is no café, shop, or water from 0.1 km to the end of the climb at 8.2 km, so riders need to prepare accordingly.
At the start, there is a restaurant and fast food options nearby. Passing near 5.1 km are the ruins of Garnddyrys Forge, 107 m off route, which may be of interest. No facilities are recorded along the climb itself or at the finish.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Abergavenny climb (6.4 km at 6.4 %).
- Tops out at 482 m, 7.4 km in.
Highlights
- Climb begins just after Llanfoist
- Top near The Blorenge at 482 m
- Steepest 500 m at 2.9 km with 11.7% gradient
- Ruins of Garnddyrys Forge at 5.1 km off route
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergavenny climb | 0.1 km | 6.4 km · 405 m · 6.4 % · max 11.8 % | 6.4 km · 405 m · 6.4 % | 469 m |
Abergavenny climb · full ascent, starts at 0.1 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- No café, shop or water for 8.1 km from 0.1 km
- 6.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 4 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
- 22% gravel or unpaved surface
