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Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass loop from Erwood

Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass loop from Erwood

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Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass loop from Erwood

03:39

62.7km

1,170m

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 18, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 13.4 km for 829 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Lady Milford's Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Interesting little bridge, added some variety to my ride and a different perspective crossing over the river

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18.3 km

The Bean Box Café, Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Cafe

great coffee and croissants with a Riverside view

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18.5 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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18.6 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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19.3 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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27.4 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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27.5 km

Alternative Climb Up Gospel Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beware riding on a road bike, especially if descending. The road has taken a beating and is in a pretty terrible state.

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45.4 km

Honey Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Known by some as the first control on the Bryan Chapman Audax. Whether you're riding to Anglesey or not the Honey Cafe knows how to please a hungry cyclist! Tucked …

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62.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.7 km

5.38 km

1.72 km

976 m

714 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

24.6 km

912 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

31°C

15°C

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Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass loop from Erwood

Lady Milford's Bridge

The Bean Box Café, Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Hay-on-Wye

Bikers Café

Gospel Pass

Alternative Climb Up Gospel Pass

Honey Cafe

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