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Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

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Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

Hard

5.0

(10)

133

riders

Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

03:46

56.2km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.5 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.07 km

Skirrid Mountain Garage

Highlight • Rest Area

Great refill stop before heading up into the Black Mountains. Locally made snacks, pastries and sandwiches

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2

4.12 km

The Skirrid Inn

Highlight • Pub

Possibly one of the oldest Inns in the United Kingdom.
The current building dates from the second half of the 17th century, but some claim that there may have been …

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13.6 km

Longtown Castle

Ruins

4

14.5 km

Hopes of Longtown Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Inspired village shop with all you could want to fuel your ride

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5

25.8 km

The Bull's Head

Highlight • Pub

Excellent local food, perfect combo for staying at Chapel House Farm Campsite, if you're not carrying your own food

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34.6 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

7

36.2 km

Gospel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The highest road pass in Wales with views of Hay Bluff and Twmpa in the Black Mountains. It can be climbed from Hay-on-Wye or Abergavenny sides.

The road quality is …

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8

37.8 km

View from Gospel Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is just a gorgeous and well earned view point. Stunning views!

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9

46.1 km

Llanthony Priory Cellar Bar Sign

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice sign of the Priory

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10

46.3 km

Llanthony Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. As well as being a stunning place to visit it …

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56.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.7 km

501 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.0 km

5.70 km

578 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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Comments

November 13, 2021,Gospel pass from Hay on Wye
Beautiful views from the top. Road surface rough in places but managed in road bike
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