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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Michaelchurch Turn

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Michaelchurch Turn

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5.0

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Michaelchurch Turn

03:50

56.4km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.82 km for 77 m

After 43.6 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.85 km

Longtown Castle

Ruins

24.7 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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33.2 km

View from Gospel Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is just a gorgeous and well earned view point. Stunning views!

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34.8 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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36.4 km

Archaeological Site

42.8 km

The Café at Drover Cycles

Highlight • Cycleway

Great little bike shop with cafe and bike hire. Open 7 days a week.

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43.6 km

Hay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay Castle is a medieval fortress and a 17th-century Jacobean mansion house. The fort was built in the late 12th century and is considered to be one of the greatest …

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43.8 km

Bookstore in Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Structure

…one of many bookshops in Hay

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43.9 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

And the clock rings on the hour!!!

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53.8 km

The Bull's Head

Highlight • Pub

Excellent local food, perfect combo for staying at Chapel House Farm Campsite, if you're not carrying your own food

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56.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

702 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.4 km

442 m

351 m

102 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 19 August

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Comments

November 13, 2021,Gospel pass from Hay on Wye

Beautiful views from the top. Road surface rough in places but managed in road bike

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Michaelchurch Turn

Llanthony Priory Ruins

View from Gospel Pass

Gospel Pass

The Café at Drover Cycles

Hay Castle

Bookstore in Hay-on-Wye

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

The Bull's Head

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