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Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Talgarth

Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Talgarth

Hard

5.0

(3)

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Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Talgarth

03:46

70.0km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.9 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.8 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 better to descend down to Hay-on-Wye, the other side is more technical as it is narrow and twisty with lots of rough road surface.

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14.8 km

Gospel Pass Climb from Capel-y-ffin

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Climbing Gospel Pass northwards from Capel-y-ffin takes you over Wales' highest paved road at 549m through stunningly remote Black Mountains scenery. Prepare for steep initial ramps hitting 15% or more shortly after leaving the hamlet, before the gradient eases into a long, steady drag across the high moorland plateau. Be prepared for a rough, potentially potholed single-track road surface requiring caution. The wild beauty and panoramic views are immense, but check conditions and access to Capel-y-ffin beforehand.

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25.0 km

Llanthony Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

What a fantastic place. Touch of history.

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25.4 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 is a start point for many a hike and good stop point on a bike ride before or after doing the famed Gospel Pass (highest pass in Wales). It has a great little pub/tavern on site and nearby (between the priory and the road below) is a camp site if your back or bike packing. On a sunny day this is a heavenly place to be!

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35.4 km

Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

44.5 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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45.2 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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52.6 km

Walnut Tree Convenience Store & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Not the easiest to spot but great little garden around the back with heaters and fab coffee and food. Owners very friendly and welcoming. little gem!!!

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70.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.4 km

2.58 km

1.16 km

504 m

256 m

204 m

Surfaces

51.9 km

17.2 km

496 m

468 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

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Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Talgarth

Gospel Pass

Gospel Pass Climb from Capel-y-ffin

Llanthony Priory

Llanthony Priory Ruins

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Crickhowell Bridge

Walnut Tree Convenience Store & Cafe

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