Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Abergavenny

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Abergavenny

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Llanthony Priory Ruins – Gospel Pass loop from Abergavenny

03:38

56.2km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 54.7 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.0 km

Afon Honddu Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

(Welsh name: Afon Honddu)
After a heavy rain shower the river looked quite reddish-brown.

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18.3 km

Llanthony Priory is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. As well as being a stunning place to visit it is a start point for many a hike and good stop point on a bike ride before or after doing the famed Gospel Pass (highest pass in Wales). It has a great little pub/tavern on site and nearby (between the priory and the road below) is a camp site if your back or bike packing. On a sunny day this is a heavenly place to be!

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26.8 km

View from Gospel Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is just a gorgeous and well earned view point. Stunning views!

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28.4 km

Gospel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The highest road pass in Wales with views of Hay Bluff and Twmpa in the Black Mountains. It can be climbed from Hay-on-Wye or Abergavenny sides.

The road quality is better to descend down to Hay-on-Wye, the other side is more technical as it is narrow and twisty with lots of rough road surface.

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45.6 km

Queen's Head Inn

Highlight • Cafe

Good for coffee and cake, and refilling water

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54.2 km

Gateway Cycles

Highlight • Other

54.8 km

Abergavenny Market Hall

Highlight • Monument

The historic Abergavenny Market is in the heart of the town and is always bustling with locals and visitors. The hall is famed for its decorations which were lovingly hand crafted by Arts Alive in Crickhowell for the Abergavenny Food Festival.

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55.2 km

Abergavenny Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

In the shadow of the Sugar Loaf, Abergavenny is the perfect place to explore the Brecon Beacons National Park. Steeped in history, it boasts a plethora of restaurants, cafes, pubs, independent shops and beautiful parks to relax in.

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56.2 km

End point

Train Station

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