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Wales never fails

Naylpe
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Wales never fails

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August 25, 2020

Wales never fails

Hard

51:20

954km

18.6km/h

13,890m

13,890m

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Overview

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 705 km for 380 m

Most people would complete this in 8-17 days

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17.3 km

Pensford Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Spanning 995 feet (303 meters) and 95 feet (29 meters) tall, the Pensford viaduct is impossible to miss when you visit the village. The beautiful disused railway bridge was built …

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2

72.4 km

Tintern Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Exquisitely preserved, Tintern Abbey was founded in the early 12th century and lies on the banks of the River Wye. Whilst its roof is long gone, its exterior walls remain …

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3

110 km

View of Abergavenny from Sugar Loaf

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

The Sugar Loaf is a much loved mountain in the Brecon Beacons. The ascent from Abergavenny is a climb 2.6km long, with an elevation gain of 273m, giving an average gradient of 10.4%

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4

133 km

Gospel Pass (Bwlch yr Efengyl)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Amazing road climb, highest road pass in Wales so cracking views on a clear day!

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5

232 km

Afon Dulas Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

"Alpine" style climb with great views on the way up and at the top.

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6

290 km

Lake Vyrnwy Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is brilliant peice of architecture thats still in use today, you can feel the sheer power of the flow of water down the dam one side, and the peace and tranquility of the lake the other.

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7

299 km

Hirnant Pass Climb from Rhiwargor

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

There is more climbing on this side of the Hirnant climb starting from Lake Vyrnwy. The 4km climb can be divided into four sections - the first 1km steeply beyond …

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8

313 km

Llangower Station and Bala Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Another lovely welsh road, mainly quiet with a perfect view of Lake Bala. Bala is Wale's largest natural lake with it's deep and clear waters. The lake is popular for …

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9

365 km

Stwlan Dam Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If your ride allows it, make a detour to the Llyn Stwlan Reservoir for the stunning series of hairpins leading up to the reservoir edge

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10

398 km

Pen-y-Pass Ascent from Nant Gwynant

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Voted one of the ten most iconic climbs in Wales, you have to conquer this climb. It climbs gently enough from Nant Gwynant to the summit of Pen y Pass for approximately 6km.

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430 km

Menai Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Make sure to visit when the tide is in for the best view.

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12

452 km

Llanddwyn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle through the trees of Newborough and you reach Traeth Llanddwyn, a long sandy beach. Located at the southern-most point of Anglesey, this is a wonderful area with coniferous woodland, …

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13

471 km

Lon Las Cefni cycle path along the Afon Cefni

Highlight • Cycleway

Afon Cefni is one of the major rivers on the island of Anglesey, Wales. It is 16.9 kilometres long. Its source is near to the village of Capel Coch, before …

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14

565 km

View of Bwlch Llyn Bach Pass and Cader Idris

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

True slog definition. A climb you won't appreciate - especially after a long day in the saddle.

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15

594 km

Dyfi Estuary Coast Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stretch of road out of Aberdyfi that winds above the estuary with great views across to the Cambrian mountains.

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16

636 km

Nant y Moch Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Start at Talybont by the Whiite lion pub. Full circle with a coffee at Nant Y Arian. Then fire track through Nant Y Arian or main Rd (A44) to Lovesgrove …

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682 km

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

A hidden gem is the heart of Wales. The area is perfect for exploring by bike. There are so many routes to choose from ranging from family rides, road bike and mtb!

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18

694 km

Claerwen Dam Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely gravel road alongside one of the dams with plenty of great views.

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19

764 km

Llyn Brianne Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning spot and worth the extra few hundred metres detour if the plan is otherwise to simply ride around the reservoir.

You'll find brilliant gravel and forestry roads on one …

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20

818 km

Beacons Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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

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21

924 km

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

You can’t help but to be in awe of this beautiful structure. Bike lanes filter you around the sides of the toll barriers but keep an eye on cars going through as you rejoin the road.

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930 km

Belmont Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Good surface and therefore I prefer descending this hill and going up Wraxall hill. It has a couple of turns, but can be taken at speed. Would be good for doing loops Belmont to Wraxall

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954 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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668 km

198 km

37.1 km

25.5 km

23.2 km

555 m

160 m

Surfaces

664 km

264 km

21.5 km

3.72 km

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