Black Mountain Pass (Top Gear Welsh A4069)
Immortalized on television by Top Gear as one of the finest driving roads in the British Isles. Climbs over the desolate high moors of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, cresting at 1,624 feet. Features a famous hairpin switchback, sweeping high-visibility curves, and rhythmic cambered tarmac. Toll-free. Open year-round, but low moorland cloud and free-grazing Welsh mountain sheep that sleep directly on the asphalt demand continuous vigilance.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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How many curves and miles is Black Mountain Pass (Top Gear Welsh A4069)? ▼
Black Mountain Pass (Top Gear Welsh A4069) spans 17 miles and packs approximately 85 curves (5.0 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 240 ft - 1,624 ft (495m Summit) and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK (Latitude 51.9956, Longitude -3.7958) and finishes at Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK (Latitude 51.7892, Longitude -3.8789).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.