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Hay-on-Wye – Hay Castle loop from Llowes

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Hay-on-Wye – Hay Castle loop from Llowes

Moderate

4.7

(3)

28

hikers

Hay-on-Wye – Hay Castle loop from Llowes

03:31

12.9km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.72 km

Rural Path Through Fields

Highlight • Natural

2

4.77 km

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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3

5.51 km

Forest Path in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

4

7.59 km

Hay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay Castle is a medieval fortress and a 17th-century Jacobean mansion house. The fort was built in the late 12th century and is considered to be one of the greatest …

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5

7.80 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

And the clock rings on the hour!!!

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6

9.04 km

View of the River

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

11.4 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

11.8 km

View of the Hills and Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.6 km

Fron Wood

Forest

B

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

2.13 km

1.73 km

410 m

386 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

2.06 km

1.83 km

1.14 km

473 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 26 June

26°C

14°C

59 %

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