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Talybont-On-Usk

The Gap — The Brecon Beacons National Park

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Talybont-On-Usk

The Gap — The Brecon Beacons National Park

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The Gap — The Brecon Beacons National Park

03:15

35.7km

700m

Mountain biking

Embark on The Gap, a classic mountain biking route through the Brecon Beacons National Park, known for its challenging terrain and expansive views. This 22.2-mile (35.7 km) ride, with 2302 feet (702 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete. You'll encounter a diverse…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.62 km for 1.04 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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6.97 km

View of Talybont Reservoir

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Great views of Talybont reservoir.

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7.12 km

Route to The Gap (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

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This trail is constantly climbing towards The Gap, generally wide and hard packed in the dry with sections of rocks & stones.

There are many places to stop and enjoy the stunning views both in front and behind you.

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7.86 km

Cwm Callan Roman Road Trail

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An old Roman Road which lends itself magnificently to fun on two wheels. Wide open, with fabulous views, before darting into woodland as it reaches the reservoir.

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17.4 km

The Gap Pass

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This off road trail tackles one of the Brecon Beacons’ classic MTB routes; the Gap. This is the pass between Fan-y-Big and Cribyn, topping out at 600 metres above sea …

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35.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

7.08 km

2.74 km

1.45 km

629 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

7.48 km

7.01 km

6.16 km

2.72 km

1.43 km

408 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 4 November

9°C

6°C

31 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 9, 2024,Mountain Bike Tour

Rocky downhill chute around the 25km mark is very overgrown with brambles. Argh

July 29, 2024,The Brecon Beacons through the Gap

NOT suitable for gravelbikes, I was optimistic and very naïve, walked 10k of this route. Worth it though, extremely beautiful views!

August 5, 2023,To the Gap - in the Bricon Beacon

In a few kms we are on another planet! Alone in the world ...

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July 21, 2024,The Gap - Brecon Beacon National Park

Instead of leaving the tram road on the climb, we stayed on the tram road

April 26, 2025,The Gap Loop Including Cribyn Peak..

Watch ride here ...instagram.com/reel/DJCcGq3oHew/?igsh=MXV5Y3Npamw5ZXV1ag==

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