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Gospel Pass – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Talgarth

Gospel Pass – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Talgarth

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Gospel Pass – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Talgarth

03:01

56.7km

880m

Road cycling

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: May 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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15.2 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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15.2 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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25.3 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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30.4 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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43.4 km

Bikers Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike shop with cafe and bike hire available. Open 7 days a week.

Phone: 01497 822419

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44.3 km

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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44.4 km

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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56.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.8 km

3.23 km

658 m

131 m

Surfaces

47.5 km

8.90 km

400 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

11°C

70 %

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Gospel Pass – Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl) loop from Talgarth

Gospel Pass

Gospel Pass Climb from Capel-y-ffin

Llanthony Priory Ruins

Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl)

Bikers Café

Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

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