Usk Bridge – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Coombe Valley Woods National Nature Reserve

Usk Bridge – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Coombe Valley Woods National Nature Reserve

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Usk Bridge – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Coombe Valley Woods National Nature Reserve

05:19

112km

1,390m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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After 38.0 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.2 km

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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32.9 km

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice long climb with a few steep sections. At the top it opens up to stunning views and a fantastic descent.

A word of warning though don't start out too hard as it's longer and steeper than it looks. However perfectly doable for most cyclists and worth it for the satisfaction and views at the top.

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38.1 km

Keeper's Pond (Pen-ffordd-goch Pond)

Highlight • Lake

Keeper's Pond is a beautiful little pond near the summit of the Blorenge mountain. There is an information sign and a conveniant parking place next to it, where you can park your bike (or car) and have a little stroll around.

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43.7 km

Arch Bridge Cycle Path, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Smooth path, great views down the valley and only a few walkers on a bright Sunday morning.

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54.5 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You can see the lakes and hills stretching out in front of you and then drop down into the landscape at breakneck speed! Good road surface and some switchbacks make for a fun time descending. You can climb up it of course but remember to look behind you to catch the view.

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55.5 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Top of the Climb

Highlight • Climb

56.3 km

Llangynidr Road Climb (B4560 Switchbacks)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The B4560 climb or descent through the switchbacks is a great road to ride in either direction. The high point is 518 m, and you start from either Llangynidr at 127 m in the north. Or Garnlydan at about 380 m in the south.

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70.4 km

Crickhowell Bridge

Highlight • River

Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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112 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.7 km

22.8 km

2.73 km

1.01 km

126 m

Surfaces

105 km

7.20 km

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

15°C

8°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

March 4, 2022,The Tumble climb. (Blaenavon and Llangynidr switchbacks)

Fabulous landscape to cycle through. From the climb up the Blorenge (The Tumble) through the exposed high ground North of Brynmawr to the stunning descent towards Llangynidr. A beautiful place.
A little bit of unforecast rain around Blaenavon was challenging but didn't compromise my ride.
(How those Strava boys manage to climb The Tumble at 20km/h is mind boggling. Fair …

September 23, 2021,The Tumble, Brynmawr, and the Llangynidr switchbacks.

A challenging climb up the Blorenge (Tumble) with the reward of gorgeous views from the top.