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Sarn Helen Roman Road

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Sarn Helen Roman Road

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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  • Location: Ystradfellte, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    August 20, 2021

    Mountain biking

    While views are great, the route is not suitable for gravel bikes as there’s a mix of medium and large rocks, had to spend too much time walking this section

    August 10, 2022

    Mountain biking

    Definitely MTB, in a few sections up to S3
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    October 15, 2018

    Mountain biking

    Sarn Helen is an old Roman Road which belies the notion that they're all straight! Here, it's a wide, well-surfaced track which affords extensive views of the surrounding countryside.
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    Distance 7.15 km

    Uphill 170 m

    Downhill 190 m

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    Location: Ystradfellte, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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