Cusop is a region situated on the Anglo-Welsh border, characterized by diverse natural landscapes that offer varied outdoor experiences. The area features the deep, wooded Cusop Dingle carved by the Dulas Brook, the expansive moorland of the Black Mountains, and the significant River Wye. This blend of sheltered valleys and open uplands makes Cusop suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
Cusop provides a range of outdoor activities for…
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236
riders
81.8km
03:59
1,010m
1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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95.9km
04:57
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1,340m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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82
hikers
3.94km
01:02
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.49km
02:14
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230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.8km
04:56
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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90
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3.49km
00:56
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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73
runners
41.9km
05:25
1,330m
1,330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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15.0km
02:02
580m
580m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.0km
01:34
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.87km
00:59
110m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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82.6km
05:45
1,150m
1,150m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.6km
02:28
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430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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73.6km
04:56
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64.9km
04:14
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790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36.6km
02:44
530m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

54.9km
05:00
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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43.1km
03:18
780m
780m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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42.4km
04:06
1,230m
1,230m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cusop offers a range of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Road cycling. The region provides diverse landscapes from wooded valleys to open moorland, suitable for various sports.
Cusop features several hiking trails, including easy riverside paths along the River Wye and more challenging routes into the Black Mountains. Popular options include the 2.4-mile (3.9 km) Hay-on-Wye River Trail loop and the 9.8-mile (15.8 km) Hay-on-Wye – Hay Bluff loop. More details are available in the Hiking around Cusop guide.
Cusop offers routes for both touring and road cycling, with 10 touring bicycle routes and 15 road cycling routes. The varied terrain includes scenic roads and paths through the border region. Cyclists can find more information in the Cycling around Cusop and Road Cycling Routes around Cusop guides.
Mountain biking opportunities exist in Cusop, utilizing the varied terrain of wooded valleys like Cusop Dingle and the open moorland of the Black Mountains. Specific trails and routes are detailed in the MTB Trails around Cusop guide.
Yes, Cusop offers routes suitable for beginners, particularly for hiking. The 2.4-mile (3.9 km) Hay-on-Wye River Trail loop is an easy option. Additional easy hiking routes are covered in the Easy hikes around Cusop guide.
Key natural features in Cusop include the Cusop Dingle, a deep wooded valley carved by the Dulas Brook, and the River Wye with its riverside paths. The Black Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop with expansive open moorland.
Outdoor routes in Cusop are popular on komoot, with more than 10,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The 34 available routes have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from over 1,100 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Cusop, including Cycling around Cusop, Hiking around Cusop, MTB Trails around Cusop, Easy hikes around Cusop, Running Trails around Cusop, and Road Cycling Routes around Cusop.
Cusop provides opportunities for jogging and running, with specific routes available for this activity. Information on suitable paths can be found in the Running Trails around Cusop guide.
The official website for Cusop Parish Council, which provides local information, is https://cusopparishcouncil.gov.uk/.
Routes extending into the Black Mountains from Cusop, such as the Hay-on-Wye – Hay Bluff loop, involve substantial climbs and are considered more demanding. These routes offer opportunities for challenging hikes across open moorland.

