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Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower – Hay-on-Wye loop from Hay on Wye

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower – Hay-on-Wye loop from Hay on Wye

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Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower – Hay-on-Wye loop from Hay on Wye

02:47

42.8km

1,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.3 km for 81 m

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367 m

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

And the clock rings on the hour!!!

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691 m

Hay-on-Wye is an attractive, traditional and vibrant small town set in a delightful location on the Wales-England border. It has narrow sloping streets, a notable 13th-century castle and a world reputation for books! With over 20 bookshops for a population of just 2,000, Hay-on-Wye is often described as the ‘town of books’.

The town makes a fine stopping point on any long-distance walk or hike. Offa’s Dyke Path and the Wye Valley Walk pass through Hay-on-Wye, and the town is overlooked by the glorious Black Mountains to the south and by the green rolling hills of Powys to the north.

As it is easy to spend time browsing and purchasing items from the Hay-on-Wye bookshops, please remember that if you are on a long-distance hike you may have to carry the books that you buy!

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Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is world-renowned for its books and bookshops, earning the title of "the town of books." Its unique location on the border between England and Wales makes it a perfect destination for visitors. Known for its vibrant literary scene, Hay hosts an annual literary festival that attracts book lovers from around the globe.

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1.01 km

The Bean Box Café, Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Cafe

great coffee and croissants with a Riverside view

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17.5 km

Glascwm Climb

Highlight • Climb

By my reckoning it's about a 103m elevation gain, topping out at 392m, over a distance of a fraction over 1km - an overall 10% climb, with a short steeper section to test you out midway.

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