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River Usk – View of Craig y Cilau loop from Ebbw Vale

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River Usk – View of Craig y Cilau loop from Ebbw Vale

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River Usk – View of Craig y Cilau loop from Ebbw Vale

02:05

28.6km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

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3.59 km

Llangynidr Mountain Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

A near-6km climb in the Black Mountains that averages a manageable 7% but ramps up to 15% in places

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13.4 km

Glanusk Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely tranquil campsite on the Glanusk Estate.

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16.2 km

Crickhowell Bridge

Highlight • River

Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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16.3 km

River Usk

Highlight • River

The River Usk rises on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain (y Mynydd Du), Wales, in the westernmost part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Initially forming the boundary …

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20.0 km

View of Craig y Cilau

Highlight • Natural Monument

24.0 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You …

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28.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

382 m

252 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

382 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

9°C

40 %

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River Usk – View of Craig y Cilau loop from Ebbw Vale

Llangynidr Mountain Road

Glanusk Campsite

Crickhowell Bridge

River Usk

View of Craig y Cilau

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

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