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St Cynog's Church, Defynnog – Ancient Yew Tree in Cemetery loop from Cray

Road cycling routes

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog – Ancient Yew Tree in Cemetery loop from Cray

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St Cynog's Church, Defynnog – Ancient Yew Tree in Cemetery loop from Cray

01:28

29.9km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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4.84 km

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog

Highlight • Other

Although Defynnog lost local prominence as the nearby Sennybridge became more developed, the church boasts some extraordinary features. It contains a stone with ancient Ogham inscriptions (an ancient British Alphabet) …

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4.87 km

Ancient Yew Tree in Cemetery

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Defynnog Yew might once have been used for gatherings and meetings. These were known in Wales as 'Cantrefi' / 'Hundreds'. 'Cantref Mawr' became the 'Hundred of Defynnog' and was …

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15.1 km

Devil's Elbow, Ystradfellte

Highlight • Climb

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15.1 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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25.1 km

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

Highlight • Restaurant

Cafe/Restaurant/Artspace - a great spot for a coffee or food.

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29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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17.4 km

12.5 km

< 100 m

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29.9 km

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< 100 m

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Sunday 6 September

17°C

11°C

60 %

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