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Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Hay on Wye

Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Hay on Wye

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Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Hay on Wye

06:31

124km

1,960m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

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500 m

Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is an attractive, traditional and vibrant small town set in a delightful location on the Wales-England border. It has narrow sloping streets, a notable 13th-century castle and a world …

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613 m

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is world-renowned for its books and bookshops, earning the title of "the town of books." Its unique location on the border between England and Wales makes it a perfect …

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45.5 km

Talybont Reservoir Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

46.6 km

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you don't fancy the long gravel trail on the East shore, this is your tarmac option.

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50.8 km

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Blaen-y-glyn climb gives beautiful views of the Brecon Beacons on a clear day! Big descent on the other side! If you're not in a rush, pull over into the car …

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53.0 km

Taf Fechan Forest

Forest

55.5 km

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Lake

55.7 km

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If you're not equipped for the gravel track on the East shore of Pontsticill Reservoir, the road on the West shore offers a fun tarmac alternative. A nice long straight …

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58.1 km

Viewpoint

79.1 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You …

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96.0 km

Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

111 km

Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Amazing road climb, highest road pass in Wales so cracking views on a clear day!

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124 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

111 km

10.4 km

2.52 km

206 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

106 km

17.5 km

512 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Talybont Reservoir West Shore

Blaen-y-Glyn Climb

View of the Lake in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

West Shore Road, Pontsticill Reservoir

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Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl)

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