From Llangorse up Mynydd Troed: route map, distance and time
609 m · Brecon Beacons
Mynydd Troed is a 609 m Marilyn at the western edge of the Black Mountains, a steep-sided hill above Llangorse Lake.
Follow lanes and tracks up to the col below Mynydd Troed, then take the steep grassy path to the summit.
From Llangorse at a glance
| Distance | 7.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 456 m |
| Time up | 2h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 40m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Llangorse village |
| Start grid reference | SO 132 263 |
| Summit grid reference | SO 165 292 |
From Llangorse 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
- Lakeside Bar1.0 km
- Castle Inn1.3 km
- The Red Lion1.3 km
- Llangorse Lake Cafe1.1 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
- Lakeside Caravan Park1.2 km
- Llangorse Multi Activity Centre Campsite1.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long From Llangorse takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 3h 0m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 40m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 4h 35m |
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 07:00, sunset 16:52. Start by 12:12 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:02, sunset 16:50. Start by 12:10 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 40m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Mynydd Troed summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Mynydd Troed right now. The main Mynydd Troed page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Mynydd Troed forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Brecon Beacons forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Mynydd Troed
Mynydd Troed is a 609 m Marilyn at the western edge of the Black Mountains, a steep-sided hill above Llangorse Lake. More about Mynydd Troed, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Mynydd Llangorse (515 m), 2.6 km south
Challenges that include Mynydd Troed
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SO 132 263, the summit at SO 165 292), 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.
From Llangorse: questions and answers
How far is From Llangorse?
From Llangorse is 7.3 km one way to the summit of Mynydd Troed, with 456 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 14.6 km.
How long does From Llangorse take?
About 2h 15m to the summit of Mynydd Troed and 3h 40m 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 4h 35m for the round trip.
Where do you park for From Llangorse?
From Llangorse starts from Llangorse village. The grid reference is SO 132 263.
Is From Llangorse suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start From Llangorse today?
By 12:12 at the latest. Sunset on Mynydd Troed today is 16:52, From Llangorse takes about 3h 40m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for From Llangorse?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).