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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Crickhowell

Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Crickhowell

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Crickhowell

03:15

60.5km

860m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 59.6 km for 198 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

Blue Rock Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beginners rocky descent and climb.

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9.27 km

Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

19.3 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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19.6 km

Afon Honddu Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

(Welsh name: Afon Honddu)
After a heavy rain shower the river looked quite reddish-brown.

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29.6 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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29.6 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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59.2 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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59.7 km

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Crickhowell Castle, also known as Alisby's castle, dominates the views from the delightful market town. The now Grade I-listed ruin began life as a motte and bailey castle in the …

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59.9 km

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic coffee stop, cakes, sandwiches etc are amazing. Owner and staff are great and will let you take your bike out to the back so no need to leave on the street.

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60.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.9 km

1.60 km

1.06 km

761 m

186 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

12.3 km

761 m

542 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Crickhowell

Blue Rock Descent

Llanthony Priory Ruins

Afon Honddu Footbridge

Gospel Pass

Gospel Pass Climb from Capel-y-ffin

Crickhowell Bridge

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

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