Brecon Castle – St Cynog's Church, Defynnog loop from Libanus

Brecon Castle – St Cynog's Church, Defynnog loop from Libanus

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Brecon Castle – St Cynog's Church, Defynnog loop from Libanus

01:23

31.7km

310m

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

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.18 km

Biped Cycles

Highlight • Other

The only bike shop for miles around!

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6.94 km

Brecon Castle

Highlight • Castle

Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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21.9 km

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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21.9 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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22.1 km

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

Highlight • Restaurant

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

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22.2 km

Ancient Yew Tree, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Need for speed, unless you're climbing in the other direction, in which case you may feel the need to reconsider your gear ratios.

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31.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

3.98 km

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

418 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 8 November

10°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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Comments

October 6, 2021,Defynnog 33.3km Loop

Dry but windy day out trying out some new tires. Up From 23mm to 25's. Time down by two minutes from the other day and also a better weather day. New tires around 4-5 mins slower over 34km.