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Maen Llia Standing Stone – St Cynog's Church, Defynnog loop from Yr Allt

Maen Llia Standing Stone – St Cynog's Church, Defynnog loop from Yr Allt

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Maen Llia Standing Stone – St Cynog's Church, Defynnog loop from Yr Allt

02:07

30.8km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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4.73 km

Ancient Yew Tree in Cemetery

Highlight • Natural Monument

13.1 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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15.4 km

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Highlight • Monument

According to legend, the stone goes down to the river, the Afon Llia to drink on occasion. This tall tale seems likely to be an allusion to the fact that …

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15.7 km

Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Devils Elbow descent - Steep fast descent with 2 sharp switchbacks. Wouldn't like to climb it.

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25.8 km

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

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

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26.1 km

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog

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Although Defynnog lost local prominence as the nearby Sennybridge became more developed, the church boasts some extraordinary features. It contains a stone with ancient Ogham inscriptions (an ancient British Alphabet) …

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30.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

4.44 km

3.63 km

Surfaces

22.7 km

5.88 km

2.21 km

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Maen Llia Standing Stone – St Cynog's Church, Defynnog loop from Yr Allt

Ancient Yew Tree in Cemetery

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

The International Welsh Rarebit Centre

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog

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