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Hay-on-Wye – Glasbury on the River Wye loop from Hay on Wye

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Hay-on-Wye – Glasbury on the River Wye loop from Hay on Wye

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5.0

(1)

11

riders

Hay-on-Wye – Glasbury on the River Wye loop from Hay on Wye

01:13

28.3km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

147 m

Angie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Straightforward cafe in the centre of town. Not flashy and not a ‘coffee’ stop but good mug of tea and tasty baked potato 🥔

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2

362 m

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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3

410 m

Bookstore in Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Structure

…one of many bookshops in Hay

Translated by Google •

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4

514 m

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is world-renowned for its books and bookshops, earning the title of "the town of books." Its unique location on the border between England and Wales makes it a perfect …

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5

914 m

Hay Tump

Highlight • Historical Site

6

18.1 km

Descent in Glasbury With Views of Hay Bluff and the Wye Valley

Highlight • Trail

This is a super nice stretch of road with grand views out over the Wye Valley and over towards Hay Bluff. This is also a quiet stretch of road too.

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7

21.3 km

Glasbury on the River Wye

Highlight • Settlement

Glasbury is located just north of the Black Mountains. After a strenuous climb up to the Gospel Pass, the small village is already waiting with the river Wye to refresh …

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8

27.8 km

Bikers Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike shop with cafe and bike hire available. Open 7 days a week.

Phone: 01497 822419

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B

28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

6.94 km

644 m

154 m

144 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

4.55 km

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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