Brecon Beacons Pass
A470Libanus to Trefechan · Wales
Distance14.6mi · 23 km
Drive time28 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainMoorland
The high pass past the Storey Arms beneath Pen y Fan.
The A470 climbs over the central Brecon Beacons past the Storey Arms, beneath Pen y Fan and Corn Du, between Brecon and Merthyr. It is a fast, sweeping road across open mountain; watch for walkers crossing to the peaks, sheep on the carriageway and quick changes in the weather.
Where it runs
LibanusStart · Wales
TrefechanEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners22bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb287 mtotal ascent
Summit452 mhighest point · 1483 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
253 m rangeKnow before you go
- Walkers crossing to the peaks
- Sheep on the road
- Fast-changing weather
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