Crickhowell Castle ruins – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Ebbw Vale Parkway

Crickhowell Castle ruins – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Ebbw Vale Parkway

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – Crickhowell Bridge loop from Ebbw Vale Parkway

02:06

36.5km

700m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.9 km for 167 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.53 km

Big Pit Valley Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Amazing traffic free cycle path that goes up the Big Pit valley

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18.0 km

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Crickhowell Castle, also known as Alisby's castle, dominates the views from the delightful market town. The now Grade I-listed ruin began life as a motte and bailey castle in the …

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18.3 km

Askew's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bakery in Crickhowell for jersey pocket supplies.

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18.4 km

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic coffee stop, cakes, sandwiches etc are amazing. Owner and staff are great and will let you take your bike out to the back so no need to leave on the street.

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19.2 km

Crickhowell Bridge

Highlight • River

Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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25.6 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Top of the Climb

Highlight • Climb

26.6 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You …

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36.5 km

End point

Train Station

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