Abergwesyn Pass – Abergwesyn Valley loop from Layby

Abergwesyn Pass – Abergwesyn Valley loop from Layby

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Abergwesyn Pass – Abergwesyn Valley loop from Layby

04:27

85.6km

1,080m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nant Irfon National Nature Reserve

Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.3 km

Coed Chwefri

Forest

38.2 km

Wolf's Leap, River Irfon

Highlight • Gorge

Wolf's Leap is a deep pool along the River Irfon. It is accessed via a small path cut into the rock. At this point the river cuts through a narrow …

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38.3 km

Abergwesyn Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely beautiful, even in the cold and wet!

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39.3 km

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Deep in the wilderness lies a hill that needs no introduction, the Devil’s Staircase, and it’s the opportunity to tackle this beast that will lure many to sign up for …

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42.8 km

Abergwesyn Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

One of the most beautiful stretches of road in Wales or maybe the world, this valley from Abergwesyn to the well-known and much feared Devil's Staircase is an incredible place …

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72.2 km

Road Wood

Forest

73.8 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 …

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73.8 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 …

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