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Glynfach Castle Placename – Gospel Pass loop from Llanigon

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Glynfach Castle Placename – Gospel Pass loop from Llanigon

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Glynfach Castle Placename – Gospel Pass loop from Llanigon

04:06

42.4km

1,230m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.14 km for 1.13 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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937 m

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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19.7 km

Digedi Dingle

Forest

30.2 km

Nant Bwch Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Singletrack next to the river Nant Bwch. Beautifull natural trail.

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36.9 km

Glynfach Castle Placename

Highlight • Castle

39.9 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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42.3 km

Hay Bluff Car Park

Highlight • Parking

42.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

3.59 km

430 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

10.2 km

8.99 km

8.15 km

430 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

11°C

4°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Glynfach Castle Placename – Gospel Pass loop from Llanigon

Climb to the Pass in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Nant Bwch Singletrack

Glynfach Castle Placename

Gospel Pass

Hay Bluff Car Park

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