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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Hay on Wye

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Hay on Wye

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Hay on Wye

06:42

125km

1,980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 106 km for 271 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

500 m

Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is an attractive, traditional and vibrant small town set in a delightful location on the Wales-England border. It has narrow sloping streets, a notable 13th-century castle and a world …

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45.5 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

3

46.6 km

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you don't fancy the long gravel trail on the East shore, this is your tarmac option.

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4

50.8 km

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Blaen-y-glyn climb gives beautiful views of the Brecon Beacons on a clear day! Big descent on the other side! If you're not in a rush, pull over into the car …

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53.0 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

6

55.6 km

West Coast Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you're not equipped for the gravel track on the East shore of Pontsticill Reservoir, the road on the West shore offers a fun tarmac alternative. A nice long straight …

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58.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

79.1 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You …

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96.0 km

Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

10

106 km

Llanthony Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

What a fantastic place. Touch of history.

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11

107 km

Llanthony Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. As well as being a stunning place to visit it …

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12

112 km

Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Amazing road climb, highest road pass in Wales so cracking views on a clear day!

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B

125 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

111 km

10.4 km

2.87 km

346 m

263 m

206 m

122 m

Surfaces

106 km

17.5 km

975 m

468 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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