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West Midlands Region

Hay-on-Wye – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Hay on Wye

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Hay-on-Wye – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Hay on Wye

Moderate

13

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Hay-on-Wye – Brecon Canal Basin loop from Hay on Wye

02:48

57.6km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 948 m for 114 m

After 29.3 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

776 m

Angie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Straightforward cafe in the centre of town. Not flashy and not a ‘coffee’ stop but good mug of tea and tasty baked potato 🥔

Tip by

2

1.02 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 …

Tip by

3

1.13 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 …

Tip by

4

1.45 km

The Bean Box Café, Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Cafe

great coffee and croissants with a Riverside view

Tip by

5

1.65 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is world-renowned for its books and bookshops, earning the title of "the town of books." Its unique location on the border between England and Wales makes it a perfect …

Tip by

6

29.0 km

Brecon Canal Basin

Highlight • River

This is a beautiful canal basin forming the start of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. It's a beautiful setting overlooked by Brecon Theatre, where there is a cafe/bistro. Meanwhile, on …

Tip by

7

39.0 km

View from Llanfilo Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steep climb, you're advised to stay seated, especially because of the moss but you will be rewarded with lovely views at the top.

Tip by

8

56.4 km

Bikers Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike shop with cafe and bike hire available. Open 7 days a week.

Phone: 01497 822419

Tip by

B

57.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

5.04 km

895 m

249 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

8.54 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 19 October

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4°C

87 %

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