Llanfoist up Blorenge: route map, distance and time
561 m · Neath to Chepstow · OS grid SO269118
Blorenge is a moorland hill above Abergavenny on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, with a short walk from Keepers Pond to the summit.
A steep path through woodland to the summit.
Llanfoist at a glance
| Distance | 2.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 495 m |
| Time up | 1h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Llanfoist |
| Start grid reference | SO 289 132 |
| Summit grid reference | SO269118 |
Llanfoist map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Brewers Fayre0.4 km
- The Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Kings Arms Hotel1.2 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Ambika Social1.1 km
- Rate of Rise Coffee Roastery1.3 km
- Public toilets1.3 km
- Public toilets1.4 km
- Public toilets1.4 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Llanfoist takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 1h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 20m | 1h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 20m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 06:59, sunset 16:52. Start by 13:57 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:01, sunset 16:50. Start by 13:55 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Blorenge summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Blorenge right now. The main Blorenge page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Blorenge forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Brecon Beacons forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Blorenge
Blorenge is a moorland hill above Abergavenny on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, with a short walk from Keepers Pond to the summit. More about Blorenge, with the live forecast.
On the lists: HuMP.
Other routes up Blorenge
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers Pond | 2.3 km one way | 83 m | 0h 35m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SO 289 132, the summit at SO269118), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Llanfoist: questions and answers
How far is Llanfoist?
Llanfoist is 2.7 km one way to the summit of Blorenge, with 495 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 5.4 km.
How long does Llanfoist take?
About 1h 20m to the summit of Blorenge and 1h 55m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 2h 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Llanfoist?
Llanfoist starts from Llanfoist. The grid reference is SO 289 132.
Is Llanfoist suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first, such as Keepers Pond.
What time should I start Llanfoist today?
By 13:57 at the latest. Sunset on Blorenge today is 16:52, Llanfoist takes about 1h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Llanfoist?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).