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Fforest Fawr, Glyn-neath & Penderyn loop from Ystradfellte — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Fforest Fawr, Glyn-neath & Penderyn loop from Ystradfellte — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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Fforest Fawr, Glyn-neath & Penderyn loop from Ystradfellte — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

05:07

72.6km

1,220m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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6.58 km

Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Devils Elbow descent - Steep fast descent with 2 sharp switchbacks. Wouldn't like to climb it.

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17.3 km

Crai Valley Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Another memorable stretch of Welsh loveliness.

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32.9 km

Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A completely unassuming road that isn't wide or busy enough to warrant road markings but offers up one of the best (and quietest) views of the Western Brecon Beacons or …

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66.9 km

Penderyn Distillery

Highlight • Structure

The Penderyn whisky distillery was launched in 2004. They produce several different single malts and other spirits in three sites in south Wales. You can visit this distillery and take …

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72.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.0 km

8.22 km

6.13 km

4.10 km

2.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.9 km

10.7 km

2.98 km

2.82 km

1.27 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

16°C

11°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Fforest Fawr, Glyn-neath & Penderyn loop from Ystradfellte — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Crai Valley Lane

Bwlch Cerrig Duon Pass

Penderyn Distillery

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