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Grwyne Fawr, The Black Mountains, Wales

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Grwyne Fawr, The Black Mountains, Wales

Paul Brown planned a gravel ride

November 7, 2022

Grwyne Fawr, The Black Mountains, Wales

Hard

06:19

73.2km

11.6km/h

1,360m

1,380m

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Hard gravel 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 27.6 km for 2.03 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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13.2 km

Bridleway Climb With Valley Views in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Climb

A tough off-road climb for gravel or mountain bikers that rewards you with spectacular views from this great vantage point. The bridleway runs along the hillside almost parallel to the road so you can always take the tarmac instead!

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22.6 km

Grwyne Fawr Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Grwyne Fawr bothy is a wonderful place to spend the night. On the banks of the reservoir, and nestled between the hills that give it its name, it's a perfectly …

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27.2 km

View from Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Twmpa, or Lord Hereford's Knob, is an undoubted highlight of any journey to Grwyne Fawr bothy. At 2,264 feet (690 m), it is one of the highest points around and …

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30.0 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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73.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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47.5 km

12.0 km

6.69 km

4.14 km

2.24 km

650 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

23.2 km

14.9 km

2.62 km

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Grwyne Fawr, The Black Mountains, Wales

Bridleway Climb With Valley Views in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Grwyne Fawr Bothy

View from Twmpa (Lord Hereford's Knob)

Gospel Pass

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