Builth Wells Bridge – Builth Wells loop from Builth Wells

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Builth Wells Bridge – Builth Wells loop from Builth Wells

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Builth Wells Bridge – Builth Wells loop from Builth Wells

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16.6km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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29 m

Builth Bull Statue

Highlight • Structure

This life-size statue of a Welsh Black bull stands near the town's Wye Bridge. Made from bronze, the Builth Bull weighs 1.5 tons and was created by Gavin Fifield, a local sculptor. It was unveiled on 28 November 2005 to coincide with the first day of that year's Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

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103 m

Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Mural

Highlight • Historical Site

He had come south to rally the men of the Lordship of Builth in December 1282, as part of a dispute about the ownership of the commote of Arwystli.

In the centre of Builth Wells there is a 1000 feet square mural depicting the final days of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the last native Prince of Wales.

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550 m

View of Builth Wells from Builth Castle Earthworks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nothing survives of Builth Castle other than its earthworks. However, you get good views over the market town of Builth Wells and you are afforded a delightful sense of solitude.

The castle’s backstory begins in the 12th century and recounts a long-running saga between the Welsh and the Normans and the Welsh and the English that ended with the castle being destroyed in the 15th century.

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10.1 km

Moelfre Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

A lovely decent sized hump with a trig point on the outskirts of Builth Wells. Nice viewing point. Height 441m.

You can hike Moelfre along with Garth Hill in one long hike. See my route details here: komoot.com/tour/264906708

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12.6 km

Aber-Cneiddion Wood

Forest

16.5 km

Builth Wells Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Builth Wells is a pretty market town in the heart of Mid Wales. Situated at the meeting of the Rivers Irfon and Wye.

If you're staying awhile, shop's, cafe's and usual facilities are available, with the Builth Castle (earthworks only now surviving) providing good panoramic views over the town.

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16.6 km

Builth Wells

Highlight • Settlement

The small town in Wales is situated near the river Wye and invites you for a short break. There are some restaurants and if you don’t want to spend too much time, I recommend a stop at the Coop (the supermarket is integrated into a gas station, but has everything you need) followed by a break in the beautiful park, which you can hardly miss, because the cycle path leads right through it.

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