ポウイスの峠・トップ20

ヘイからイーウィアス渓谷への峠には、頂上付近に小さな駐車場があります。

As you descend to this section to the viewpoint I've shared, please be aware that you have rocks and drops to descend that can be slippery when they are wet.

Climbing Gospel Pass northwards from Capel-y-ffin takes you over Wales' highest paved road at 549m through stunningly remote Black Mountains scenery. Prepare for steep initial ramps hitting 15% or more shortly after leaving the hamlet, before the gradient eases into a long, steady drag across the high moorland plateau. Be prepared for a rough, potentially potholed single-track road surface requiring caution. The wild beauty and panoramic views are immense, but check conditions and access to Capel-y-ffin beforehand.

Gap Road. This was the first track to enable horse-drawn carriages to cross the mountain range. It's thought to be a Roman road, although no archaeological evidence has been found as yet. Turn right onto the gap road and follow this route all the way back to the car park, and to your starting point.

The Brecon Beacons well known “THE GAP” is a passing between Crybin and Fan y big in the shadow of Pen y fan. Gap Road which will take you through the Neuadd valley. The Gap Road- is actually an old main Roman road. The Gap provides the first encounter with what I call engineered paths.

Great views and riding I've only done it on gravel bikes ascending from the south. It's doable fully loaded too. The Brecon descent is proper big gravel and under biking fun. Or do it flat out on an MTB too.

Managed on a hard tail with Bikepacking bags. Technical climb with a nice decent towards Brecon.

The climb up to the saddle could be done on a hardtail but would recommend to ride from the saddle towards Brecon on a full sus