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Hay Castle – Gospel Pass loop from Llyswen

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Hay Castle – Gospel Pass loop from Llyswen

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6

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Hay Castle – Gospel Pass loop from Llyswen

02:51

41.9km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.40 km for 94 m

After 14.6 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

218 m

Boughrood Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Constructed between 1838 and 1842 by the Maesllwych Estate, Boughrood Bridge was a toll bridge established to enhance the transportation of coal, coke, and lime from Radnorshire to Brecon. It …

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2

4.67 km

Cwmbach Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great B&B with an amazing view!

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3

6.44 km

Glasbury Bridge

Highlight • River

A popular swimming spot on the River Wye.

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4

14.7 km

Hay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay Castle is a medieval fortress and a 17th-century Jacobean mansion house. The fort was built in the late 12th century and is considered to be one of the greatest …

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5

15.5 km

The Café at Drover Cycles

Highlight • Cycleway

Great little bike shop with cafe and bike hire. Open 7 days a week.

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6

23.5 km

Gospel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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25.2 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

8

26.9 km

Climb to the Pass in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning road section with views of Herefordshire and the Black Mountains.

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9

36.3 km

Red Telephone Box Library

Highlight • Structure

B

41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

427 m

262 m

261 m

201 m

172 m

143 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

10.2 km

102 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

7°C

19 %

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