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49er Hill Climb – Ystwyth Trail loop from Aberystwyth

49er Hill Climb – Ystwyth Trail loop from Aberystwyth

Hard

5.0

(1)

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49er Hill Climb – Ystwyth Trail loop from Aberystwyth

03:52

63.5km

720m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.03 km

Aberystwyth Beachfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

The southern end of the beach, by the 'harbour trap' is a good spot to watch surfers when there is a good groundswell, also keep a look out for dolphins and porpoises.

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1.09 km

Aberystwyth Seafront and Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

"Aber" is one of the biggest towns in mid-Wales and has a busy town centre with a good choice of independent shops and places to eat and drink. With a …

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2.16 km

Old Harbour

Lake

8.68 km

Coed Craig-y-bwch

Forest

16.9 km

Black Covert Woodland and Afon Ystwyth

Highlight • Historical Site

Black Covert woodland is an absurdly pretty place alongside the Afon Ystwyth. Near the site of a Roman fort and the Coed Allt-fedw earthworks, there’s much history seeping out of …

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24.7 km

Coed Craigyrogof

Forest

36.4 km

Viewpoint

38.8 km

49er Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Good climb into Devils Bridge

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40.0 km

The Tea Shed

Highlight • Cafe

This place is a gem. A bit of an oasis in a desert if you are on your bike and want a hot drink or to fill your water bottles. …

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40.0 km

Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel

Highlight • Historical Site

Big old water wheel that used to service a local lead mine. there is a nice plaque telling you the history of the town and mine.

If your in the area, go visit the cafe opposite. Banging pastys.

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59.4 km

Ystwyth Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Ystwyth Trail is a 32.1 km / 20 mile cycle route and footpath linking Aberystwyth and Tregaron. Part of the trail follows the track of the old Great Western Railway line.

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62.6 km

Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

What I want to know is what have the European union ever done for us?
A beautiful bridge across the river on the national cycle network

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63.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

19.1 km

12.0 km

3.68 km

1.12 km

251 m

141 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

15.4 km

13.0 km

12.1 km

892 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Aberystwyth Beachfront

Aberystwyth Seafront and Pier

Black Covert Woodland and Afon Ystwyth

49er Hill Climb

The Tea Shed

Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel

Ystwyth Trail

Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge

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