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Blue Rock Descent – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

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Blue Rock Descent – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

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Blue Rock Descent – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

01:24

17.9km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.8 km for 198 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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824 m

Askew's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bakery in Crickhowell for jersey pocket supplies.

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974 m

Crickhowell Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

An excellent place to start numerous mountain biking adventures. It's a small town, with plenty of places to refill or refresh before, during or after your ride.

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1.16 km

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic coffee stop, cakes, sandwiches etc are amazing. Owner and staff are great and will let you take your bike out to the back so no need to leave on the street.

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3.95 km

Rheld Wood

Forest

4.26 km

River Usk Walk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The town lies on the River Usk, on the southern edge of the Black Mountains and in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Significant parts of the …

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12.5 km

Blue Rock Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beginners rocky descent and climb.

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13.3 km

Red Lion Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

A friendly local that serves snacks and drinks. Meals are available but it's best to pre book if you want more than a sandwich. A few outdoor seats, good stop off point on a bike ride.

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16.9 km

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Crickhowell Castle, also known as Alisby's castle, dominates the views from the delightful market town. The now Grade I-listed ruin began life as a motte and bailey castle in the …

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.74 km

1.93 km

938 m

679 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

4.56 km

3.74 km

1.03 km

503 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

32°C

19°C

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Blue Rock Descent – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Crickhowell

Askew's Bakery

Crickhowell Town Centre

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

River Usk Walk, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Blue Rock Descent

Red Lion Pub

Crickhowell Castle ruins

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