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Devil's Elbow loop from Caerphilly — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Devil's Elbow loop from Caerphilly — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

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Devil's Elbow loop from Caerphilly — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

06:39

128km

2,180m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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5.71 km

Steep Climb Up Mynydd Meio

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Really steep at the start but eases off a bit

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34.1 km

Bryn Du Climb from Aberdare

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An enjoyable(-ish) climb up from Aberdare to the top of Maerdy mountain. Equally enjoyable descent, with the switchbacks making it interesting as opposed to most straight line descents. Really good …

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58.3 km

Maen Llia Standing Stone

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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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58.7 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

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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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77.8 km

Beacons Reservoir

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The northernmost and highest of the three reservoirs in the Taff Fawr valley.

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111 km

Bwlch Carnygelli Pass

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Great climb up from Nelson

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128 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.6 km

59.0 km

4.54 km

2.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

118 km

9.83 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 9 December

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97 %

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Devil's Elbow loop from Caerphilly — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Steep Climb Up Mynydd Meio

Bryn Du Climb from Aberdare

Maen Llia Standing Stone

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

Beacons Reservoir

Bwlch Carnygelli Pass

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