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The Devil's Staircase from Brecon loop — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

The Devil's Staircase from Brecon loop — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

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The Devil's Staircase from Brecon loop — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

06:28

116km

1,930m

Road cycling

Embark on a truly difficult road cycling adventure with The Devil's Staircase from Brecon loop, a challenging 72.1-mile (116.0 km) route through the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park. You will gain a significant 6344 feet (1934 metres) of elevation, with the infamous Devil's Staircase itself featuring gradients up…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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23.3 km

Epynt Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Viewpoint on top of hill goes into MOD training area, so check to ensure it's open or that no Red Flag flying at entrance

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43.7 km

Abergwesyn Pass

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Absolutely beautiful, even in the cold and wet!

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44.5 km

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

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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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55.4 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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59.2 km

View of Llyn Brianne

Highlight • Lake

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

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61.5 km

Llyn Brianne Dam

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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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115 km

Brecon Tap

Highlight • Pub

116 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

103 km

12.5 km

629 m

157 m

Surfaces

69.3 km

46.7 km

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

28°C

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The Devil's Staircase from Brecon loop — Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Epynt Viewpoint

Abergwesyn Pass

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

Carreg Clochdy Viewpoint Over Llyn Brianne

View of Llyn Brianne

Llyn Brianne Dam

Brecon Tap

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