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Gospel Pass & Black Mountains loop from Hay-on-Wye — Brecon Beacons National Park

Gospel Pass & Black Mountains loop from Hay-on-Wye — Brecon Beacons National Park

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4.6

(5)

236

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Gospel Pass & Black Mountains loop from Hay-on-Wye — Brecon Beacons National Park

03:59

81.8km

1,010m

Road cycling

Embark on a difficult 50.8-mile (81.8 km) road cycling loop from Hay-on-Wye, tackling the renowned Gospel Pass and the Black Mountains. This challenging route features the highest paved road in Wales, demanding very good fitness as you ascend 3299 feet (1006 metres) of elevation gain. Expect gradients of 15% or…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Brecon Beacons National Park

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144 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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838 m

Bikers Café

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Bike shop with cafe and bike hire available. Open 7 days a week.

Phone: 01497 822419

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4.22 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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19.0 km

Llanthony Priory Ruins

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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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81.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.5 km

8.47 km

2.91 km

971 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.9 km

8.45 km

518 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

48 %

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Hay-on-Wye

Bikers Café

Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl)

Llanthony Priory Ruins

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