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Crickhowell Castle ruins – Crickhowell Bridge loop from The Vale of Grwyney

Crickhowell Castle ruins – Crickhowell Bridge loop from The Vale of Grwyney

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – Crickhowell Bridge loop from The Vale of Grwyney

02:16

38.4km

770m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 6.88 km for 230 m

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6.54 km

The Pantry Cafe and Brunchery

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Courtyard away from town centre so space and security for bikes. Amazing cooked breakfasts and the staff very friendly, more likely to ask where you've been than turn you away for wearing half a pond.

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6.99 km

Crickhowell Castle ruins

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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 …

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7.18 km

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

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Fantastic coffee stop, cakes, sandwiches etc are amazing. Owner and staff are great and will let you take your bike out to the back so no need to leave on the street.

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7.91 km

Crickhowell Bridge

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Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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14.3 km

Public Restroom and Bicycle Parking

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19.1 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Top of the Climb

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20.0 km

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

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An amazing view point and almost alpine descent. Ride over the top of the moors from the mining valleys and see the amazing green of the Brecon Beacons below. You …

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21.8 km

Llangynidr Road Climb (B4560 Switchbacks)

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The B4560 climb or descent through the switchbacks is a great road to ride in either direction. The high point is 518 m, and you start from either Llangynidr at …

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38.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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36.1 km

1.88 km

296 m

146 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

11.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Crickhowell Castle ruins – Crickhowell Bridge loop from The Vale of Grwyney

The Pantry Cafe and Brunchery

Crickhowell Castle ruins

Latte-Da Coffee & Kitchen

Crickhowell Bridge

Public Restroom and Bicycle Parking

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Top of the Climb

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

Llangynidr Road Climb (B4560 Switchbacks)

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