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Sarn Helen Roman Road

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Sarn Helen Roman Road

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Sarn Helen Roman Road

Recommended by 11 mountain bikers out of 12

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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    Location: Ystradfellte, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    1. Pontneddfechan & Sarn Helen loop from Pont ar Daf — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

    55.5km

    04:54

    1,080m

    1,080m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    2. The Stargazing Hare Sculpture – Canal-Side Path loop from Ystradfellte

    53.8km

    04:25

    870m

    870m

    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    3. Nant Hir Marker Stone – The Not Inn loop from Pontbren

    31.4km

    02:40

    690m

    680m

    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    May 22, 2020

    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.

      September 20, 2021

      Only hellish if you're on a gravel bike! Loads of fun on a chunky tyred machine with some suspension.

        December 27, 2021

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          Distance 7.53 km

          Uphill 120 m

          Downhill 50 m

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