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Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass loop from Llanigon

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Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass loop from Llanigon

Hard

5.0

(1)

21

riders

Hay-on-Wye – Gospel Pass loop from Llanigon

02:32

34.6km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.65 km for 115 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.70 km

Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is an attractive, traditional and vibrant small town set in a delightful location on the Wales-England border. It has narrow sloping streets, a notable 13th-century castle and a world …

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2

4.75 km

Bookstore in Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Structure

…one of many bookshops in Hay

Translated by Google •

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3

4.86 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

And the clock rings on the hour!!!

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4

5.71 km

The Café at Drover Cycles

Highlight • Cycleway

Great little bike shop with cafe and bike hire. Open 7 days a week.

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5

13.7 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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6

15.3 km

View from Gospel Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is just a gorgeous and well earned view point. Stunning views!

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7

18.2 km

Gospel Pass Climb from Capel-y-ffin

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Climbing Gospel Pass northwards from Capel-y-ffin takes you over Wales' highest paved road at 549m through stunningly remote Black Mountains scenery. Prepare for steep initial ramps hitting 15% or more …

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8

22.9 km

Gospel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Superb views, best route for cycling

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24.2 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

B

34.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

615 m

603 m

510 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

5.75 km

653 m

441 m

178 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

73 %

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