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Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llanwrtyd

Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llanwrtyd

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5.0

(3)

134

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Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llanwrtyd

03:43

66.0km

970m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nant Irfon National Nature Reserve

Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Abergwesyn Pass

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Absolutely beautiful, even in the cold and wet!

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12.7 km

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

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Deep in the wilderness lies a hill that needs no introduction, the Devil’s Staircase, and it’s the opportunity to tackle this beast that will lure many to sign up for …

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14.4 km

Devil's Staircase Climb from Llyn Brianne Reservoir

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Confronting the Devil's Staircase northbound from near Llyn Brianne reservoir is tackling one of Wales's most infamous climbs, famed for its savage steepness and remote beauty. Prepare for an immediate, …

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23.6 km

Carreg Clochdy Viewpoint Over Llyn Brianne

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Stop for a photo or a picnic, an amazing view over Llyn Brianne you'll wonder if you left Wales and cycled to Norway

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27.4 km

View of Llyn Brianne

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Llyn Brianne is a beautiful place for a bike ride. Enjoy the views.

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29.7 km

Llyn Brianne Dam

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Stunning spot and worth the extra few hundred metres detour if the plan is otherwise to simply ride around the reservoir.

You'll find brilliant gravel and forestry roads on one …

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56.0 km

Sugar Loaf

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The name Sugar Loaf comes from the rounded cone shaped form that refined sugar was sold in up until the late 19th century and the moniker isn’t unique to this …

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66.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.1 km

17.7 km

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

28.9 km

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 31 July

19°C

7°C

0 %

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Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llanwrtyd

Abergwesyn Pass

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

Devil's Staircase Climb from Llyn Brianne Reservoir

Carreg Clochdy Viewpoint Over Llyn Brianne

View of Llyn Brianne

Llyn Brianne Dam

Sugar Loaf

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