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The best cycling routes in Powys

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Cycling in Powys is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Wales. So you can find your perfect Powys bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. Llyn Efyrnwy / Lake Vyrnwy to Llyn Tegid / Bala Lake high pass loop — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

55.4km

03:46

930m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Around Llyn Llanwddyn

18.2km

01:08

200m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pen y Fan, Talybont Reservoir & Taff Trail loop from Brecon — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

63.4km

04:43

790m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Elan Valley and Pont-rhyd-y-groes loop from Rhayader

68.1km

05:35

1,140m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. 3 Reservoirs loop: Talybont to Pontsticill to Llwyn-onn via Devil's Elbow — Brecon Beacons National Park

78.1km

05:26

1,090m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hay on Wye to Abergavenny loop

82.6km

05:45

1,150m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Talybont-on-Usk loop from Torpantau — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

24.4km

02:11

460m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Brynmawr and Tabont-on-Usk loop from Llangynidr – Brecon Beacons National Park

58.6km

03:52

830m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Llyn Clywedog & Hafren Forest loop from Llanidloes

28.5km

02:01

530m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Talgarth, Gospel Pass & Llanthony Priory loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

65.4km

04:39

1,100m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Powys

1. Llyn Efyrnwy / Lake Vyrnwy to Llyn Tegid / Bala Lake high pass loop — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

2. Around Llyn Llanwddyn

3. Pen y Fan, Talybont Reservoir & Taff Trail loop from Brecon — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

4. Elan Valley and Pont-rhyd-y-groes loop from Rhayader

5. 3 Reservoirs loop: Talybont to Pontsticill to Llwyn-onn via Devil's Elbow — Brecon Beacons National Park

6. Hay on Wye to Abergavenny loop

7. Talybont-on-Usk loop from Torpantau — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

8. Brynmawr and Tabont-on-Usk loop from Llangynidr – Brecon Beacons National Park

9. Llyn Clywedog & Hafren Forest loop from Llanidloes

10. Talgarth, Gospel Pass & Llanthony Priory loop from Crickhowell — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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