Llandovery Castle Ruins – Llandovery Town Square loop from Sennybridge

Llandovery Castle Ruins – Llandovery Town Square loop from Sennybridge

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Llandovery Castle Ruins – Llandovery Town Square loop from Sennybridge

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80.2km

1,090m

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: September 16, 2026

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192 m

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

Highlight • Restaurant

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

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11.0 km

Road Over Usk Reservoir, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Awesome spot to go cycling in South Wales. Smooth, undulating tarmac with beautiful views across Towy valley and Carmarthenshire Fans (mountains).

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19.1 km

View of the Carmarthenshire Fans from Llanddeusant

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Tough climb but on quiet lanes and there are amazing views of the Carmarthenshire Fans to reward you. Great fun in the other direction as a descent, a little windy so take care in places, tractors are not uncommon!

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27.4 km

Black Mountain Climb from Pont Aber

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Although not the classic side of the Black Mountain, this is still a fantastic road to climb that crosses the spine of the mountain and immerses you in some of the best scenery Wales has to offer.

It’s a kilometre into the slope before you escape Brynamman and enter the open land but from then on it is pure bliss. After two kilometres the road bends left as it rises above the valley below on your right. Meandering across the featureless landscape, exposed to whatever mother nature has in store the majestic strip of tarmac gradually makes its way towards the summit.

With no markers on the horizon, no sharp bends or features to focus on the ascent is a test for the mind and body. Grind out whatever gear you can on the consistent 6-7% slope all the way to the exposed plateau then get ready for the exhilarating descent.

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47.8 km

View of the River Sawdde at Llangadog Common

Highlight • River

Spend a few moments on the bridge over the River Sawdde river to take in the view. A great bird watching spot, if you are patient or lucky enough you may see Sandpipers, Dipper or Kingfisher here.

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57.7 km

Llandovery Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Llandovery Castle is situated in a small town called Llandovery in Carmarthenshire. It overlooks the River Towy and is a late thirteenth-century, Grade II-listed castle. There is a park next to it and the river nearby plus lots of cute shops and cafes in Llandovery town centre.

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