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Abergwesyn Pass – Abergwesyn Valley loop from Layby

Abergwesyn Pass – Abergwesyn Valley loop from Layby

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Abergwesyn Pass – Abergwesyn Valley loop from Layby

04:38

86.6km

1,080m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.3 km

Coed Chwefri

Forest

38.2 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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38.3 km

Abergwesyn Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely beautiful, even in the cold and wet!

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39.3 km

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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41.2 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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43.9 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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47.9 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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73.3 km

Road Wood

Forest

74.9 km

Builth Wells Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Builth Wells is a pretty market town in the heart of Mid Wales. Situated at the meeting of the Rivers Irfon and Wye.

If you're staying awhile, shop's, cafe's and …

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74.9 km

Co-op, Builth Wells

Highlight • Settlement

The small town in Wales is situated near the river Wye and invites you for a short break. There are some restaurants and if you don’t want to spend too …

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86.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.0 km

33.1 km

3.90 km

2.10 km

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

39.8 km

2.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

92 %

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Abergwesyn Pass – Abergwesyn Valley loop from Layby

Wolf's Leap, River Irfon

Abergwesyn Pass

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

Devil's Staircase Gravel Climb

Abergwesyn Valley

Irfon Valley Road

Builth Wells Bridge

Co-op, Builth Wells

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