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

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 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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6.67 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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13.4 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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27.7 km

Tirabad Military Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Llywel to Tirabad road. Through the Sennybridge training range to amazing views, smooth tarmac and virtually no cars. Just check there isn't any military training on first!

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55.4 km

Llandovery Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Llandovery Castle is a late thirteenth-century, castle ruin, occupying a knoll overlooking the River Towy. Access is free year round.

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65.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

23.7 km

1.88 km

937 m

230 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

26.8 km

598 m

Elevation

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Friday 12 December

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