Ride.
Wales, Brynamman to Llangadog, A4069
- Miles: 12
- Start: SA18 1AE (Beynamman)
- End: SA19 9BW (Llangadog)
- Time: 40 minutes, allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes
- Suitability: all bikes and riders
The A4069 in Wales, also known as the Black Mountain Pass, meanders through the Brecon Beacons National Park. Renowned for its hairpins bends and sharp gradients, it attracts car, bike enthusiasts and automotive journalists alike, who go to test their driving skills and enjoy the breath taking views and pastoral landscapes dotted with sheep.
Jeremy Clarkson famously drove a Mercedes-Benz on this road for an episode of Top Gear, giving it the nickname ‘Top Gear Road’.
The Black Mountain Pass offers a demanding drive that typically spans 40 minutes, however you may wish to allocate additional time for stops to enjoy the views. This diverse section of the country road winds through moorlands, featuring a mix of gentle curves, tight switchbacks and expansive straights.
