Mountain Biking Collection by Katherine Moore
Sarn Helen — Ride in the footsteps of Romans across Wales
7 days
1-4 h/day
306km
5,000m
5,000m
An ancient Roman road that divides Wales from north to south, Sarn Helen’s total and exact route and precise heritage is somewhat of a mystery. While many long stretches of gravelly doubletrack remain from the original, other sections have been paved into the modern road network, and some parts seem to have vanished altogether.
While the academic subject of the exact course of Sarn Helen is still debated, the brilliance of this route by bike is certainly not. You’ll need…
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Sarn Helen
301km
5,110m
5,120m
Last updated: November 6, 2024
Activities
45.9km
03:32
900m
720m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
33.5km
02:20
440m
620m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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49.9km
03:59
1,080m
870m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
38.4km
02:43
670m
680m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
62.0km
04:18
950m
1,030m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
45.5km
03:55
770m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
30.6km
01:41
180m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
7
Distance
306 km
Duration
22:28 h
Elevation
5,000 m
5,000 m
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