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Rhulen and Paincastle loop from Kington

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Rhulen and Paincastle loop from Kington

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Rhulen and Paincastle loop from Kington

03:29

51.1km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.9 km

Glascwm Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

By my reckoning it's about a 103m elevation gain, topping out at 392m, over a distance of a fraction over 1km - an overall 10% climb, with a short steeper section to test you out midway.

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17.2 km

Glascwm Valley Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice climb traversing the Glascwm Valley. At the top was the site of a medieval platform settlement.

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24.2 km

St. David's Church, Rhulen

Highlight • Historical Site

St David's church, Rhulen. A small medieval church built in c1300, with later extension.
Nestled in a beautiful secluded position amoung the Radnorshire hills.

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25.3 km

Climb Between Rhulen and Painscastle

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A beautiful and challenging, long climb up some very quiet and narrow roads. Amazing views at the top.

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51.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.7 km

607 m

579 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

21.9 km

263 m

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

26°C

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Rhulen and Paincastle loop from Kington

Glascwm Climb

Glascwm Valley Climb

St. David's Church, Rhulen

Climb Between Rhulen and Painscastle

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