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St Cynog's Church, Defynnog – Maen Llia Standing Stone loop from Yr Allt

Road cycling routes

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog – Maen Llia Standing Stone loop from Yr Allt

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St Cynog's Church, Defynnog – Maen Llia Standing Stone loop from Yr Allt

02:56

45.6km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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4.71 km

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog

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Although Defynnog lost local prominence as the nearby Sennybridge became more developed, the church boasts some extraordinary features. It contains a stone with ancient Ogham inscriptions (an ancient British Alphabet) …

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4.74 km

Ancient Yew Tree in Cemetery

Highlight • Natural Monument

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4.98 km

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

Highlight • Restaurant

Cafe/Restaurant/Artspace - a great spot for a coffee or food.

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13.1 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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15.4 km

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Highlight • Monument

According to legend, the stone goes down to the river, the Afon Llia to drink on occasion. This tall tale seems likely to be an allusion to the fact that …

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15.7 km

Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Devils Elbow descent - Steep fast descent with 2 sharp switchbacks. Wouldn't like to climb it.

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28.8 km

GWR Railway Shed

Highlight • Monument

A remnant of the Neath & Brecon Railway that closed here in 1962.

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45.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

7.36 km

2.98 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

37.7 km

5.62 km

2.21 km

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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