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Maescar

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog – Maen Llia Standing Stone loop from Yr Allt

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Maescar

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog – Maen Llia Standing Stone loop from Yr Allt

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St Cynog's Church, Defynnog – Maen Llia Standing Stone loop from Yr Allt

02:56

45.7km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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4.71 km

St Cynog's Church, Defynnog

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Although Defynnog lost local prominence as the nearby Sennybridge became more developed, the church boasts some extraordinary features. It contains a stone with ancient Ogham inscriptions (an ancient British Alphabet) …

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4.74 km

Ancient Yew Tree in Cemetery

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The Defynnog Yew might once have been used for gatherings and meetings. These were known in Wales as 'Cantrefi' / 'Hundreds'. 'Cantref Mawr' became the 'Hundred of Defynnog' and was …

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4.98 km

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13.1 km

Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

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The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

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15.0 km

Devil's Elbow, Ystradfellte

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15.6 km

Maen Llia Standing Stone

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According to legend, the stone goes down to the river, the Afon Llia to drink on occasion. This tall tale seems likely to be an allusion to the fact that …

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15.9 km

Devil's Elbow (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

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Devils Elbow descent - Steep fast descent with 2 sharp switchbacks. Wouldn't like to climb it.

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45.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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34.0 km

7.36 km

3.02 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

37.8 km

5.60 km

2.21 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Monday 10 August

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