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Brecon to Hay-on-Wye loop

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Brecon to Hay-on-Wye loop

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Brecon to Hay-on-Wye loop

04:14

64.9km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Brecon Beacons National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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223 m

Hay Castle

Highlight • Castle

Hay Castle was built in the 11th/12th century and has suffered a turbulent history. Now, it offers good views from the highest points, a nice cafe and it's free to …

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25.4 km

Brynich Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful aqueduct on the canal. A popular swimming spot in the river Usk below it.

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26.9 km

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Highlight • Structure

Look out for kingfishers along this stretch.

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28.9 km

Brecon Canal Basin

Highlight • River

Brecon Canal Basin is at the northern end of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, right in the heart of Brecon.

It's well worth a visit either as a base for …

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29.7 km

Biped Cycles

Highlight • Other

The only bike shop for miles around!

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30.1 km

Brecon Castle walls enclose an historic hotel which claims to be the oldest in Wales. If you're not planning on staying overnight, there is a restaurant and bar with a riverside terrace and outdoors seating in the gardens.

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41.1 km

Allt Filo Countryside Road and Pony View

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Look out for the wild ponies in the road. Great views.

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42.1 km

St Bilo's Church, Llanfilo

Highlight • Religious Site

A very pretty village on a hill. The medieval St Bilo's Church has a 15th-Century rood screen and loft, a ribbed barrel roof and the lychgate is one of the oldest in the country!

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64.5 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

So many cafes to choose from in this nice little town.

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64.6 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

The pretty clocktower in Hay-on-Wye was built in 1881, costing £600, which seems good value these days. If you think you've seen it before, it is the same design as …

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64.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

6.89 km

5.53 km

2.18 km

840 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

19.9 km

3.04 km

840 m

453 m

Elevation

Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

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Monday 1 December

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Hay Castle

Brynich Aqueduct

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Brecon Canal Basin

Biped Cycles

View of Brecon Castle

Allt Filo Countryside Road and Pony View

St Bilo's Church, Llanfilo

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

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