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Usk Bridge – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Shirenewton

Usk Bridge – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Shirenewton

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Usk Bridge – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Shirenewton

05:18

112km

1,390m

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: February 27, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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14.2 km

Usk Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The old red sandstone bridge was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches and was widened in 1836-7, although it might not feel like it if traffic is busy! If you opt for the footpath, please dismount.

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32.9 km

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

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Nice long climb with a few steep sections. At the top it opens up to stunning views and a fantastic descent.

A word of warning though don't start out too …

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43.2 km

Arch Bridge Cycle Path, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Smooth path, great views down the valley and only a few walkers on a bright Sunday morning.

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53.9 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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54.9 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Top of the Climb

Highlight • Climb

55.8 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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69.8 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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112 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

84.9 km

21.9 km

3.85 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

104 km

8.17 km

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Usk Bridge – The Tumble Climb from Govilon loop from Shirenewton

Usk Bridge

The Tumble Climb from Govilon

Arch Bridge Cycle Path, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

View of the Usk Valley from Bannau Brycheiniog Moors

View of Bannau Brycheiniog from the Top of the Climb

Llangynidr Road Climb (B4560 Switchbacks)

Crickhowell Bridge

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