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Builth Wells to Hay-on-Wye loop

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Builth Wells to Hay-on-Wye loop

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Builth Wells to Hay-on-Wye loop

04:37

71.7km

830m

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

Start point

Parking

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31.7 km

Whitney Toll Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Possibly built by David Niven?
It's a toll bridge for cars, but it's free for cyclists. Wooden planks on a road bridge... you don't see that very often. Nice views up and down the river.

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37.7 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

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

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37.8 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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38.2 km

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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71.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.9 km

3.72 km

2.90 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

37.8 km

32.9 km

829 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

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Friday 5 December

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Builth Wells to Hay-on-Wye loop

Whitney Toll Bridge

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Hay Castle

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