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Llanwrtyd Wells

Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llanwrtyd

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Llanwrtyd Wells

Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llanwrtyd

Hard

5.0

(3)

131

riders

Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llanwrtyd

03:45

66.4km

970m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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After 32.1 km for 377 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Abergwesyn Pass

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Absolutely beautiful, even in the cold and wet!

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2

12.7 km

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

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Deep in the wilderness lies a hill that needs no introduction, the Devil’s Staircase, and it’s the opportunity to tackle this beast that will lure many to sign up for …

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3

14.4 km

Confronting the Devil's Staircase northbound from near Llyn Brianne reservoir is tackling one of Wales's most infamous climbs, famed for its savage steepness and remote beauty. Prepare for an immediate, …

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4

23.6 km

Stop for a photo or a picnic, an amazing view over Llyn Brianne you'll wonder if you left Wales and cycled to Norway

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5

27.4 km

View of Llyn Brianne

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Llyn Brianne is a beautiful place for a bike ride. Enjoy the views.

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6

29.7 km

Llyn Brianne Dam

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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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32.3 km

Dinas

Forest

8

56.4 km

Sugar Loaf

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The name Sugar Loaf comes from the rounded cone shaped form that refined sugar was sold in up until the late 19th century and the moniker isn’t unique to this …

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66.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.0 km

17.7 km

387 m

200 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

28.9 km

387 m

200 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 17 May

11°C

6°C

83 %

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