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Black Mountains loop from Hay-on-Wye

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Black Mountains loop from Hay-on-Wye

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Black Mountains loop from Hay-on-Wye

04:56

73.6km

1,090m

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 4, 2024

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53.9 km

Llanthony Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. As well as being a stunning place to visit it …

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64.0 km

Gospel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The highest road pass in Wales with views of Hay Bluff and Twmpa in the Black Mountains. It can be climbed from Hay-on-Wye or Abergavenny sides.

The road quality is …

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72.1 km

The Café at Drover Cycles

Highlight • Cycleway

Great little bike shop with cafe and bike hire. Open 7 days a week.

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73.0 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The pretty clocktower in Hay-on-Wye was built in 1881, costing £600, which seems good value these days. If you think you've seen it before, it is the same design as …

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73.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.2 km

901 m

557 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

26.1 km

583 m

525 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Llanthony Priory Ruins

Gospel Pass

The Café at Drover Cycles

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

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