Route library · Brecon Beacons · Welsh Marches · Peak District, Wales · England

Black Mountain to the Snake Pass

A two-day British weekender: the A4069 over the Black Mountain, the Elan Valley, and the Snake Pass into the Peak District.

2 days · 1 nights · starts in Swansea, finishes in Bakewell

Best months: All year, when every pass on it is normally open. For: cars and motorcycles.

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DAY 1

Swansea to Ludlow

North over the A4069 Black Mountain Pass to Llandovery, up by Builth Wells to Rhayader and the Elan Valley reservoirs, then east to Ludlow.

Passes and roads: A4069 Black Mountain Pass

Where to stay in Ludlow

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Day 1 in Google Maps

DAY 2

Ludlow to Bakewell

Up through the Welsh Marches to Glossop, over the Snake Pass to Ladybower Reservoir, and down through Castleton to Bakewell.

Passes and roads: Snake Pass

Day 2 in Google Maps

Before you go

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