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The Tumble Climb from Govilon – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Abergavenny

The Tumble Climb from Govilon – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Abergavenny

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The Tumble Climb from Govilon – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Abergavenny

06:07

104km

1,780m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 57.9 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.31 km

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice long climb with a few steep sections. At the top it opens up to stunning views and a fantastic descent.

A word of warning though don't start out too …

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9.62 km

Keeper's Pond

Lake

15.0 km

Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Here are the remains of the Gilwern Halt railway station on the now abandoned Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny railway. Two platforms and a bridge including stairs are left and can be visited via the cycle path #46.

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18.1 km

Clydach Tunnels Western Portals

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The Clydach Tunnels are one of two tunnels on the now abandoned Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny Railway between Abergavenny and Brynmawr. Here you can find the the western portals. The …

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18.6 km

Llanelly Quarry Limekilns

Highlight • Monument

Llanelly Quarry once supplied the Clydach Ironworks with limestone. Two pairs of limekilns can still be seen from the cycle path #46.

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21.2 km

Arch Bridge Cycle Path, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Smooth path, great views down the valley and only a few walkers on a bright Sunday morning.

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35.4 km

Crickhowell Bridge

Highlight • River

Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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44.9 km

Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

57.9 km

Longtown Castle

Ruins

75.2 km

Archaeological Site

76.9 km

Gospel Pass

Mountain Pass

76.9 km

Gospel Pass Climb from Capel-y-ffin

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Climbing Gospel Pass northwards from Capel-y-ffin takes you over Wales' highest paved road at 549m through stunningly remote Black Mountains scenery. Prepare for steep initial ramps hitting 15% or more …

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86.9 km

Llanthony Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. As well as being a stunning place to visit it …

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104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.5 km

5.76 km

3.58 km

2.66 km

673 m

244 m

Surfaces

73.5 km

26.4 km

3.50 km

943 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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The Tumble Climb from Govilon – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Abergavenny

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Gilwern Halt Railway Station Ruins

Clydach Tunnels Western Portals

Llanelly Quarry Limekilns

Arch Bridge Cycle Path, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Crickhowell Bridge

Gospel Pass Climb from Capel-y-ffin

Llanthony Priory Ruins

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