Cycling from Brecon
Seven road routes with distance, climb and elevation profile. Brecon is popular with road cyclists, gravel riders and mountain bikers.
Routes
7
Shortest
50.7 km
Longest
130.6 km
Most Climbing
2,258 m
Road Cycling
Cycling Routes
Each route links to its full map, elevation profile and GPX file on Ride with GPS. Send it to your bike computer from there.
Featured Route
Devil's Staircase
A loop from Brecon over the Devil’s Staircase, the famous hairpin climb on the mountain road west of Abergwesyn. Maximum gradient 15.4%.
Distance
115.6
km
Climb
1,879
m
High Point
482
m
0 km
Elevation
Passes
Upper Chapel, Garth, Beulah, Abergwesyn, Llyn Brianne, Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery, Trecastle, Sennybridge
Start
Starts in Brecon town centre
Black Mountain Pass
The longest route here. It crosses the Black Mountain and returns past Usk Reservoir.
Distance
130.6
km
Climb
2,258
m
High Point
495
m
Starts in Llanddew, 3 km from Brecon
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Epynt
A loop north-west of Brecon to Llanwrtyd Wells, returning over Mynydd Epynt.
Distance
92.6
km
Climb
1,368
m
High Point
454
m
Starts in Llanddew, 3 km from Brecon
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Gospel Pass
Down the Usk Valley to Crickhowell, up the Vale of Ewyas and over Gospel Pass at 550 m to Hay-on-Wye.
Distance
87.1
km
Climb
1,157
m
High Point
550
m
Starts in Llanddew, 3 km from Brecon
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Black Mountain and Bwlch Cerrig Duon
Two climbs in one loop: the Black Mountain and Bwlch Cerrig Duon.
Distance
79.8
km
Climb
1,370
m
High Point
495
m
Starts in Sennybridge, 12 km from Brecon
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Erwood and Lavender Farm
East to Llangorse and Talgarth, along the Wye to Erwood, and back through Upper Chapel.
Distance
79.2
km
Climb
1,083
m
High Point
423
m
Starts in Llanddew, 3 km from Brecon
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Usk Valley
The shortest route here. It follows the Usk Valley to Crickhowell and returns past Llangorse.
Distance
50.7
km
Climb
477
m
High Point
236
m
Starts in Brecon town centre
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2027
Tour de France
Tour de France 2027
Wales is set to host stages of the Tour de France in 2027. From Brecon you can ride sections of the same roads expected to feature in this historic event.
On Site
Bike and Kit Facilities
Four facilities on site for bikes, boots and wet kit.
01
Secure Cycle Store
Secure indoor storage for your bikes.
02
Maintenance and Repair Room
A dedicated room for repairs and adjustments.
03
Drying Room
For wet jackets, boots and kit.
04
Bike Wash Bay
Space to clean and prepare your bike.
Groups
Clubs and Training Camps
George takes cycling clubs, sportive riders and training camps. Two-bedroom apartments sleep four, and each has a kitchen and living space.
Early Breakfast
For club rides and sportives
Laundry Facilities
For longer stays
On-Site Parking
For guests
Opening February 2027
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