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Sugar Loaf (near Abergavenny)

Sugar Loaf

Sugar Loaf's characteristic conical profile viewed from Porth y Parc farm

Highlights of this walk

  • Easy access from Abergavenny
  • Views of the Brecon Beacons and the Bristol Channel
  • Relatively easy climb
  • Attractive oak woodlands
The distinctive shape of the Sugar Loaf makes it a prominent landmark in this region. It can even be easily picked out from Cotswold viewpoints 40 miles away. It is high enough to be called a mountain, but the climb is steady and within the scope of people of average fitness.

Safety and Difficulty

Other than the everyday risks of walking in the country, this is a safe walk and well within the ability of normally fit adults and children. In bad weather, however, the summit is very exposed spot. Total distance 5 km / 3.5 miles roundtrip.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

Travel into Abergavenny on the A40. Near the Station Hotel into Chapel Street (a left turn if you are approaching from the west, a right if you are coming from the east). Follow the road uphill (it becomes quite narrow) to Llyn Dhu

Car Parking

Llyn Dhu car park is little more than a lay-by on the right hand side of the road. It overlooks Abergavenny and has space for about 12 cars.