Abergwesyn Valley – Abergwesyn Pass loop from Nant-ystalwyn

Abergwesyn Valley – Abergwesyn Pass loop from Nant-ystalwyn

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Abergwesyn Valley – Abergwesyn Pass loop from Nant-ystalwyn

03:22

42.2km

920m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nant Irfon National Nature Reserve

Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.91 km

Abergwesyn Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

One of the most beautiful stretches of road in Wales or maybe the world, this valley from Abergwesyn to the well-known and much feared Devil's Staircase is an incredible place …

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8.95 km

Irfon Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A beautiful narrow road that winds up the Irfon valley from Llanwrtyd to Abergwesyn.

This is a quiet valley, often with its own microclimate.

On a good day in the …

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16.7 km

Caffi Sosban

Highlight • Cafe

Great friendly cafe with a lovely garden.

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22.7 km

Wolf's Leap, River Irfon

Highlight • Gorge

Wolf's Leap is a deep pool along the River Irfon. It is accessed via a small path cut into the rock. At this point the river cuts through a narrow …

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36.0 km

Abergwesyn Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely beautiful, even in the cold and wet!

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37.2 km

Devil's Staircase Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

An alternative climb up the infamous Devil's Staircase, but up the gravel fire road.

Gradients are more gentle than the road climb and the surface is good enough for slick tyres in good, dry conditions, so no gravel bike required!

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42.2 km

End point

Parking

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