Sarn Helen Roman Road
Mountain Biking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 11 out of 12 mountain bikers
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Location: Ystradfellte, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
Best Mountain Bike Rides to Sarn Helen Roman Road
- Intermediate
15
Sarn Helen Roman Road loop from Ystradfellte01:53
21.3km
400m
Intermediate2
The Stargazing Hare Sculpture – Canal-Side Path loop from Ystradfellte04:24
53.8km
870m
Expert5.0
(1)
1
Pontneddfechan & Sarn Helen loop from Pont ar Daf — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park04:54
55.5km
1,080m
Tips
The name sounds pretty ominous, doesn't it?
Crossing over Nedd Fechan, and passing a series of caves nearby the water and the Maen Madog stone, this is a scenic and pretty remote dirt road across the Brecon Beacons.
It makes up part of the ancient Roman road named Sarn Helen, which runs from end to end of Wales linking Swansea and Conwy. Although much of its route is disputed, this is one of the parts that is better known.May 22, 2020
Only hellish if you're on a gravel bike! Loads of fun on a chunky tyred machine with some suspension.
September 20, 2021
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Location: Ystradfellte, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom
Best Mountain Bike Rides to Sarn Helen Roman Road
- Intermediate
15
Sarn Helen Roman Road loop from Ystradfellte01:53
21.3km
400m
Intermediate2
The Stargazing Hare Sculpture – Canal-Side Path loop from Ystradfellte04:24
53.8km
870m
Expert5.0
(1)
1
Pontneddfechan & Sarn Helen loop from Pont ar Daf — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park04:54
55.5km
1,080m
Information
- Distance7.53 km
- Uphill120 m
- Downhill50 m
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