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Talgarth, Gospel Pass & Llanthony Priory loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Talgarth, Gospel Pass & Llanthony Priory loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Talgarth, Gospel Pass & Llanthony Priory loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

04:39

65.4km

1,100m

Cycling

This touring bicycle loop from Crickhowell offers a difficult yet rewarding ride through Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. You will cover 40.7 miles (65.4 km) with a significant 3616 feet (1102 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking about 4 hours and 38 minutes. The route is known for its…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

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20.2 km

Bridge End Inn

Highlight • Pub

lovely welcoming pub with a fire and good food

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36.4 km

Gospel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The highest road pass in Wales with views of Hay Bluff and Twmpa in the Black Mountains. It can be climbed from Hay-on-Wye or Abergavenny sides.

The road quality is …

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46.4 km

Llanthony Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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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65.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.9 km

5.75 km

2.52 km

645 m

513 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

22.0 km

4.77 km

635 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

18°C

12°C

92 %

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Talgarth, Gospel Pass & Llanthony Priory loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Bridge End Inn

Gospel Pass

Llanthony Priory Ruins

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