Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llandovery

Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llandovery

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Abergwesyn Pass – Llyn Brianne Dam loop from Llandovery

04:12

72.2km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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After 55.3 km for 377 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.4 km

Abergwesyn Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely beautiful, even in the cold and wet!

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35.9 km

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Deep in the wilderness lies a hill that needs no introduction, the Devil’s Staircase, and it’s the opportunity to tackle this beast that will lure many to sign up for …

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37.6 km

Devil's Staircase Climb from Llyn Brianne Reservoir

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Confronting the Devil's Staircase northbound from near Llyn Brianne reservoir is tackling one of Wales's most infamous climbs, famed for its savage steepness and remote beauty. Prepare for an immediate, …

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46.8 km

Carreg Clochdy Viewpoint Over Llyn Brianne

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Stop for a photo or a picnic, an amazing view over Llyn Brianne you'll wonder if you left Wales and cycled to Norway

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50.5 km

View of Llyn Brianne

Highlight • Lake

Llyn Brianne is a beautiful place for a bike ride. Enjoy the views.

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52.9 km

Llyn Brianne Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning spot and worth the extra few hundred metres detour if the plan is otherwise to simply ride around the reservoir.

You'll find brilliant gravel and forestry roads on one …

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55.4 km

Dinas

Forest

58.3 km

The Towy Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Delightful rural riverside location. Real ales usually from Welsh breweries. There is a large outdoor seating area with views across the river. Popular with walkers, bikers, cyclists and dogs welcome too!

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72.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.0 km

7.35 km

592 m

387 m

Surfaces

53.1 km

18.6 km

387 m

149 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

February 1, 2025,Ride to Llyn Brianne Reservoir via Devils Staircase 😈 - Stunning 😍

It was a cold start and never getting above 4 degrees, but meaning a super clear day, with winter sun on my back and ice, lots of ice 🧊 on the roads. The weather shows off the absolutely stunning landscape 😍. A ride to test the ankle, a lot of climbing 12 named, and plenty of lumps in between. I …