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Blorenge from Llanfoist

Llanfoist, United KingdomRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

8 km
Distance
419 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
419 m
Distance
8 km
Elevation (m)01002003004005000 km2 km4 km6 km8 kmHighest point482 m at 7.4 kmStart0 kmFinish8 km

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists prepared for a short but steep 419 m climb over 8.2 km.

An 8.2 km climb from Llanfoist to near The Blorenge, gaining 419 m.

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.

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

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Govilon 2.2 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Abergavenny climb0.1 km6.4 km405 m6.4 %11.8 %469 m

High point 482 m at 7.4 km; low point 62 m. Passes beneath The Blorenge.

Abergavenny climb · starts at 0.1 km

6.4 km at 6.4% · 405 m
100150200250300350400450ELEVATION (M)10%9.7%9.2%5.4%1.2%0 km123456.4 kmDISTANCE (KM)Abergavenny climb · 469 mSTEEPEST 10.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
75% main road · 22% path
Main roads
6.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
4 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
B4246 (6 km)
Surface
78% paved · 22% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
78% climbing · 1% descending · 21% flat
Steep sections
4 km over 5% · 2.6 km over 8% · 1.7 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 11.7% at 2.9 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.1 kmSpice Lounge · restaurant · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 5.1 km — Remains - Garnddyrys Forge (ruins)

At the start

  • Spice Lounge · restaurant · 120 m
  • Burger Van · fast food · 280 m

Stay after this ride

  • Pwll-Du Bunkhouse · hostel · 1.8 km from the finish
  • Premier Inn Abergavenny hotel · hotel · 3.2 km from the finish
  • The Lion Hotel & Restaurant · hotel · 3.2 km from the finish
  • Pyscodlyn Camping and Caravan Site · campsite · 3.5 km from the finish
  • The Longbarn · apartment · 3.6 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
35 min

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

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