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Llyn Brianne & The Devil's Staircase loop from Llandovery

Llyn Brianne & The Devil's Staircase loop from Llandovery

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Llyn Brianne & The Devil's Staircase loop from Llandovery

07:05

80.2km

1,450m

Gravel riding

Embark on a difficult gravel biking adventure with the Llyn Brianne & The Devil's Staircase loop from Llandovery. This challenging route spans 49.9 miles (80.2 km) and features a substantial 4747 feet (1447 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 7 hours and 5 minutes to complete. You will traverse…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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25.0 km

Llyn Brianne Gravel Road

Highlight • Cycleway

The wide and easy gravel road snakes around the western shores of the Llyn Brianne Reservoir, which dates back to the late '60s to service Swansea and Neath.

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42.2 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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44.1 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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48.2 km

Irfon Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A beautiful narrow road that winds up the Irfon valley from Llanwrtyd to Abergwesyn.

This is a quiet valley, often with its own microclimate.

On a good day in the …

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80.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

29.8 km

7.46 km

3.49 km

Surfaces

33.2 km

28.5 km

18.3 km

333 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

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Llyn Brianne & The Devil's Staircase loop from Llandovery

Llyn Brianne Gravel Road

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

Abergwesyn Valley

Irfon Valley Road

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