Builth Wells – Builth Bull Statue loop from Builth Wells

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Builth Wells – Builth Bull Statue loop from Builth Wells

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Builth Wells – Builth Bull Statue loop from Builth Wells

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7.92km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Bus stop

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416 m

View of Builth Wells from Builth Castle Earthworks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nothing survives of Builth Castle other than its earthworks. However, you get good views over the market town of Builth Wells and you are afforded a delightful sense of solitude.

The castle’s backstory begins in the 12th century and recounts a long-running saga between the Welsh and the Normans and the Welsh and the English that ended with the castle being destroyed in the 15th century.

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889 m

Builth Wells

Highlight • Settlement

The small town in Wales is situated near the river Wye and invites you for a short break. There are some restaurants and if you don’t want to spend too much time, I recommend a stop at the Coop (the supermarket is integrated into a gas station, but has everything you need) followed by a break in the beautiful park, which you can hardly miss, because the cycle path leads right through it.

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924 m

Builth Bull Statue

Highlight • Structure

This life-size statue of a Welsh Black bull stands near the town's Wye Bridge. Made from bronze, the Builth Bull weighs 1.5 tons and was created by Gavin Fifield, a local sculptor. It was unveiled on 28 November 2005 to coincide with the first day of that year's Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

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998 m

Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Mural

Highlight • Historical Site

He had come south to rally the men of the Lordship of Builth in December 1282, as part of a dispute about the ownership of the commote of Arwystli.

In the centre of Builth Wells there is a 1000 feet square mural depicting the final days of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the last native Prince of Wales.

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2.53 km