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Wayfarer Memorial Traverse – Llangynog Climb loop from Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog

Wayfarer Memorial Traverse – Llangynog Climb loop from Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog

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Wayfarer Memorial Traverse – Llangynog Climb loop from Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog

03:51

49.4km

1,140m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.3 km for 207 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

Wayfarer Memorial Traverse

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Following the First World War, there was a renewed interest in cycling for leisure. One of these enthusiasts, Walter MacGregor Robinson, would write about his cycling escapades in the "Cycling" publication under the pen-name of "Wayfarer". One of his most famous pieces was published in 1919 entitled "Over the Top", a phrase that would have particular meaning to those recently having returned from fighting in the trenches. This piece told the tale of him and his companions as they cycled out one snowy March evening from the Chester area, overnighting in Llanarmon Dyffryn-Ceiriog and proceeding to ride (and walk) the drovers track from there up and over the Berwyn range; despite the locals' opinions that it was impassable due to the snow. Despite slow progress and many tumbles in the snow, they completed the traverse and returned home successfully.

When Wayfarer died in the 1950s, a memorial plaque was placed at the summit of the pass and it remains a popular route to this day. Arguably one of the earliest origins of off-road "rough stuff" cycling! A copy of the original article is available here: cyclingnorthwales.co.uk/pages/wayfarer.htm

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23.2 km

Powys–Montgomeryshire Border

Highlight • Monument

3

29.0 km

Llangynog Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

long climb, no stupid gradients, stunning view!

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30.1 km

Forest Trail Descent

Highlight • Trail

bike park sequence descent

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38.0 km

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Village Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Gegin Fach tea room is a nice little coffee shop serving drinks, cake and café food.
Open Mon to Sat 9:00 - 17:00

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49.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

12.2 km

1.49 km

692 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

15.7 km

12.7 km

1.43 km

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Highest point (580 m)

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