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Blue Rock Descent – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Llanelly

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Blue Rock Descent – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Llanelly

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Blue Rock Descent – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Llanelly

03:23

42.1km

820m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.7 km for 198 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.5 km

Mynydd Du Forest

Forest

29.6 km

The Tunnel Path, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Will be very wet and muddy after rain.

Tip by

31.4 km

Blue Rock Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beginners rocky descent and climb.

Tip by

32.1 km

Red Lion Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

A friendly local that serves snacks and drinks. Meals are available but it's best to pre book if you want more than a sandwich. A few outdoor seats, good stop off point on a bike ride.

Tip by

35.1 km

Crickhowell Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

An excellent place to start numerous mountain biking adventures. It's a small town, with plenty of places to refill or refresh before, during or after your ride.

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36.0 km

View of the Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Natural

36.8 km

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Crickhowell Castle, also known as Alisby's castle, dominates the views from the delightful market town. The now Grade I-listed ruin began life as a motte and bailey castle in the …

Tip by

42.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

8.41 km

5.78 km

3.84 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

15.7 km

12.0 km

11.8 km

1.67 km

814 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

30°C

13°C

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Blue Rock Descent – Crickhowell Castle ruins loop from Llanelly

The Tunnel Path, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Blue Rock Descent

Red Lion Pub

Crickhowell Town Centre

View of the Bridge in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Crickhowell Castle ruins

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