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 better to descend down to Hay-on-Wye, the other side is more technical as it is narrow and twisty with lots of rough road surface.

David Howells

September 8, 2021

Cycling

One of the classic rides in Wales is to do the Gospel Pass. Not for the faint hearted but well worth the views.

SteveP

April 26, 2020

Cycling

What a climb and even better views :)

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2. Hay on Wye to Abergavenny loop

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3. Llanthony Priory & Gospel Pass loop from Abergavenny

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Cycle the difficult 40.3-mile Llanthony Priory & Gospel Pass loop from Abergavenny, climbing Wales' highest paved road with stunning views.

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Location: Llanigon, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Gospel Pass

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