Lying in the saddle between Pen y Fan and Fan y Big, the Gap has long been a focal point for mountain biking in the Brecons.

Best ridden from south to north, the climb is straightforward and the descend down the other side exhilarating; rock steps at the top add spice, but it's technically not too demanding after them. It's an awful lot of fun. though. But at 600m, it can get pretty blowy if the weather's poor!

Liz Greaves

March 14, 2019

Mountain biking

Start from the community center in Tal Y Bont and loop around from there. Great village stores with coffee and hot chocolate when you finish and brilliant bike wash and hot showers for £1 at the community centre. More places need facilities like this!

Marc

January 29, 2022

Mountain biking

I did this on a full Suspension bike and think it was more than doable on a hardtail.

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

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1. Talybont on Usk & The Gap loop from Brecon — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

39.7km

03:30

650m

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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2. View of Bryn Oer Tramroad – Cwm Callan Roman Road Trail loop from Waundeg

40.0km

03:28

590m

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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3. The Gap Trail Fork – Taf Fechan Forest loop from Pontsticill

13.2km

01:15

310m

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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Elevation 600 m

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1. Talybont on Usk & The Gap loop from Brecon — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

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3. The Gap Trail Fork – Taf Fechan Forest loop from Pontsticill

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