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Hay Castle – Hay-on-Wye loop from Hay on Wye

Road cycling routes

Hay Castle – Hay-on-Wye loop from Hay on Wye

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6

riders

Hay Castle – Hay-on-Wye loop from Hay on Wye

02:59

52.4km

990m

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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 331 m for 90 m

After 22.6 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

376 m

Hay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay Castle is a medieval fortress and a 17th-century Jacobean mansion house. The fort was built in the late 12th century and is considered to be one of the greatest …

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2

805 m

The Bean Box Café, Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Cafe

great coffee and croissants with a Riverside view

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3

1.01 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is world-renowned for its books and bookshops, earning the title of "the town of books." Its unique location on the border between England and Wales makes it a perfect …

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4

1.09 km

Hay-on-Wye

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is an attractive, traditional and vibrant small town set in a delightful location on the Wales-England border. It has narrow sloping streets, a notable 13th-century castle and a world …

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5

1.16 km

Angie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Straightforward cafe in the centre of town. Not flashy and not a ‘coffee’ stop but good mug of tea and tasty baked potato 🥔

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6

15.5 km

The Bridge Inn Pub and Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Busy village pub and campsite in the small village of Michaelchurch. The prefect place to stay or visit for food if you want to explore the stunning local area including Hay-on-Way, Hay Bluff and Gospel Pass.

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7

21.6 km

Hopes of Longtown Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

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

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22.6 km

Longtown Castle

Ruins

9

51.9 km

Bikers Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike shop with cafe and bike hire available. Open 7 days a week.

Phone: 01497 822419

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B

52.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

841 m

221 m

200 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

13.6 km

210 m

133 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 1 June

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11°C

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