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Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

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Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

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Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

03:49

57.0km

890m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.5 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Skirrid Mountain Garage

Highlight • Rest Area

Great refill stop before heading up into the Black Mountains. Locally made snacks, pastries and sandwiches

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The Skirrid Inn

Highlight • Pub

Possibly one of the oldest Inns in the United Kingdom.
The current building dates from the second half of the 17th century, but some claim that there may have been …

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13.6 km

Longtown Castle

Ruins

14.5 km

Hopes of Longtown Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Inspired village shop with all you could want to fuel your ride

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25.8 km

The Bull's Head

Highlight • Pub

Excellent local food, perfect combo for staying at Chapel House Farm Campsite, if you're not carrying your own food

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34.6 km

Archaeological Site

36.2 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 …

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37.8 km

View from Gospel Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is just a gorgeous and well earned view point. Stunning views!

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46.3 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 …

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51.7 km

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

Cwmyoy has a very wonky old church in it that's worth a visit. To miss out this highlight just stay on the road signed NCN R81

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57.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.4 km

584 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.7 km

8.65 km

661 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Gospel Pass – Llanthony Priory Ruins loop from Coed-y-Cerrig National Nature Reserve

Skirrid Mountain Garage

The Skirrid Inn

Hopes of Longtown Village Shop

The Bull's Head

Gospel Pass

View from Gospel Pass

Llanthony Priory Ruins

St Martin's Church, Cwmyoy

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