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Four days of varied riding take you from the quiet Tywi Valley into the Southern Cambrian Mountains, before crossing Gospel Pass and rolling into the Brecon Beacons National Park. This route is designed for riders who enjoy steady climbs, remote landscapes and long descents, with enough challenge to feel earned but plenty of time to explore cafés, swim spots and small Welsh towns along the way. Daily distances remain achievable, even with exposure on the higher sections.
Expect extended climbs, steep ramps, high passes, gravel sections and periods with no facilities, giving the trip a more remote feel than shorter routes. Whether camping or staying in B&Bs, the journey blends scenic variety with a strong sense of moving through distinct landscapes each day.
This is a self-guided route, with detailed navigation, full kit provision and backup support on hand should you need it.
This circular trip links the Tywi Valley, Southern Cambrian Mountains, Builth Wells, the River Wye, Hay-on-Wye, Gospel Pass, Crickhowell and the western edge of the Brecon Beacons. The route offers long climbs, big descents and quieter rural sections with very few shops between start and finish points. Daily ride time is 3–5 hours, with a mix of exposed high ground, peaceful lanes and gravel tracks.
Choose between simple rural campsites or B&B accommodation close to pubs and town centres. More detail under the 'accommodation' tab.
Meals are at your own expense, with plenty of pubs and cafés during the trip. Recommendations are provided. Breakfast is included for B&B stays. Campers receive Firepot breakfast pouches and coffee. Lunches can be picked up en route or eaten as packed meals. Pubs are always within reach for dinner, and tables can be booked in advance where options are limited.
Rated Moderate – Challenging, suitable for riders with good cardiovascular fitness.
Expect:
This is a more remote route, with fewer resupply points and more time spent on exposed terrain. Riders should be comfortable carrying food, snacks and spare layers for long sections between towns.
If you’re not riding regularly, build fitness through commuting, longer weekend rides or spin sessions. Steady, consistent training will make the climbs and longer days far more enjoyable.
This route reflects years of riding through the Cambrian Mountains and Brecon Beacons, shaped by a commitment to meaningful, low-impact travel. You’re free to move at your own pace, while knowing the planning, equipment and support are taken care of. Each night supports small local businesses, and the route highlights the quieter corners of Wales where wild landscapes, friendly towns and memorable climbs come together to form a rewarding multi-day adventure.
Meet in Llandovery for your briefing, kit setup and bike handover. The route begins gently as you follow the Tywi Valley before climbing into the Southern Cambrian Mountains. As height is gained above Llyn Brianne, the views stretch across remote upland terrain.
The infamous Devil’s Staircase follows — a steep series of ramps that will test the legs before opening into a long descent across Abergwesyn Common. Wild swim spots dot the valley, and the day ends in the small town of Llanwrtyd Wells.
After picking up lunch supplies, you continue through hedge-lined lanes toward Builth Wells — perfect for a café stop. The remainder of the day is far more relaxed: flat riding through farmland and alongside the River Wye, making for one of the easiest legs of the trip.
You arrive in Hay-on-Wye with time to wander bookshops, cafés and quiet side streets.
The day starts steeply as you leave Hay and climb toward Gospel Pass, the highest road in Wales. After taking in the views, a long descent carries you through a tree-lined valley past Llanthony Priory before reaching Crickhowell for lunch.
From here, the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal towpath provides a peaceful run toward small villages, passing barges, locks and wildlife. With several pubs and cafés dotted along the towpath, there are plenty of opportunities to pause on this longer day.
Leaving town behind, you climb steadily onto the Sarn Helen Roman road and gain a high ridgeline with expansive views of the Brecon Beacons. Open moorland replaces hedgerows as the route transitions into wilder country.
A fast descent drops you toward Sennybridge before rising again past the western edge of the National Park and the Black Mountain (Y Mynydd Du). Undulating lanes through farmland eventually lead you back to Llandovery.
+ Less to carry
+ Comfortable sleep
– Less time in nature
– No evening campfire
Expect simple, friendly sites with toilets, hot showers and firepits, always within walking distance of a pub. Tents are 3-person models (spacious for two).
+ Full outdoor experience
+ Evenings around the fire
– More kit to carry
– Camping in all weather
You’ll be carrying all your kit, so choose light, packable clothing. Everything must fit into the dry bag sent before your trip.
Yes. A big part of bikepacking is travelling self-sufficiently. Everything you need fits into the bikepacking bags provided. Stick to the kit list, pack light, and you’ll be surprised how straightforward it is.
Carrying your own kit is part of what makes bikepacking so rewarding. We could move your bags for you, but it would take away the sense of independence and dilute the adventure. The challenge is part of the appeal, and most riders finish feeling proud of what they’ve achieved.
We provide Temple Cycles gravel bikes with high-quality components. They’re quick on the road, comfortable over rougher sections, and purpose-built for the type of mixed-terrain riding our routes involve.
You choose between B&Bs or camping.
We strongly suggest using the kit we provide. It’s chosen specifically for its low weight and packability, ensuring everything fits onto your bike. Bulkier personal gear often won’t fit.
There’s no strict maximum, but if your group is larger than eight, please contact us before booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Exact details vary by route and will be emailed to you beforehand. As a general guideline, please arrive at the start point in your cycling gear and ready for your briefing and bike fitting at 10am.
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