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Brecon Castle – Mynydd Illtud Common loop from Brecon

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Brecon

Brecon Castle – Mynydd Illtud Common loop from Brecon

Moderate

10

riders

Brecon Castle – Mynydd Illtud Common loop from Brecon

02:15

46.9km

670m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

1.21 km

Brecon Castle

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Brecon Castle is a very unique place. It is a castle that is now within the grounds of a private hotel. Though most of the original castle is long gone, …

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2

4.02 km

Mynydd Illtud Common

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An undulating area of common land. It's a gentle climb from the Brecon side perfect for shaking off any cafe legs. The road is quite exposed so it can be …

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4

44.4 km

Brecon Tap

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5

44.8 km

Brecon Canal Basin

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This is a beautiful canal basin forming the start of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. It's a beautiful setting overlooked by Brecon Theatre, where there is a cafe/bistro. Meanwhile, on …

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46.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

20.3 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

45.9 km

1.04 km

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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