Road · From the map · United Kingdom
Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr to Llanelwedd
- 30 km
- 298 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 298 m
- 30 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders comfortable with moderate climbing over a 30 km distance.
Stage 2 of 2 of the Lôn Las Cymru (Central): 29.9 km from Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr to Llanelwedd with 298 m of climbing, on the signed route.
Starting at Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr, the route heads through Llanwrthwl at 6.2 km and then Newbridge on Wye at 16.3 km. The first half mainly consists of climbing, as 66% of the elevation gain occurs before halfway. There are three climbs: first at 8.1 km with 59 m gain averaging 5.6%, next at 11.2 km with 77 m gain averaging 3.7%, and a final one at 20.9 km with 41 m gain averaging 2%. The highest point is 248 m at 13.3 km. From there, it descends to near 124 m at 27.7 km. The route surface is 90% paved with 10% gravel or unpaved sections. It covers 19.4 km on minor roads, 4.4 km on cycle paths, 2.8 km on tracks, and smaller distances on major roads, quiet streets, and main roads. There are 1.8 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes. Facilities along the way include pubs, cafés, shops, petrol stations, bike shops, and toilets concentrated near towns, but there is an 11.4 km stretch between 16.4 km and 27.8 km without cafes, shops, or water. A bailout point is at Builth Road station at 25.4 km.
Highlights
- Climb at 8.1 km averaging 5.6%
- Passes through Llanwrthwl and Newbridge on Wye
- Longest descent of 2.1 km starting at 24.3 km
- Builth Wells near the end of route
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 8.1 km | 1.1 km | 59 m | 5.6 % | 8.6 % | 247 m |
| — | 11.2 km | 2.1 km | 77 m | 3.7 % | 6.5 % | 248 m |
| — | 20.9 km | 2.1 km | 41 m | 2 % | 3.5 % | 200 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 65% minor road · 15% cycle path · 9% track · 4% major road
- Main roads
- 1.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Cycle paths
- 4.4 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 26% climbing · 29% descending · 45% flat
- Steep sections
- 1.5 km over 5% · 0.4 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 17.7% at 0 km
- Longest descent
- 2.1 km from 24.3 km, dropping 78 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmTriangle Inn · pub · 140 m off route
- 0 kmToilets · 160 m off route
- 0 kmNeil's Wheels · bike shop · 220 m off route
- 0 kmRowlands Pharmacy · pharmacy · 450 m off route
- 6.5 kmGreggs · fast food · 160 m off route
- 6.5 kmSpar · convenience store · 170 m off route
- 6.5 kmPetrol station · 170 m off route
- 16.2 kmThe Golden Lion · pub · on the route
- 16.2 kmConvenience store · on the route
- 16.4 kmToilets · 80 m off route
- 16.4 kmPace · petrol station · 210 m off route
- 26.8 kmRepair stand · on the route
- 27.7 kmToilets · on the route
- 27.8 kmCwtch Cafe · café · 50 m off route
- 27.8 kmBoots · pharmacy · 60 m off route
- 28.1 kmTuffins · convenience store · 70 m off route
- 28.1 kmSmithfield Garage · petrol station · 60 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 25.4 km — Builth Road (station), 990 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Rhayader Castle (castle)
- 27.8 km — Builth Castle (ruins)
At the start
- Triangle Inn · pub · 140 m
- Neil's Wheels · bike shop · 220 m
- The Lost ARC · café · 280 m
- Clive Powell Mountain Bikes · bike shop · 380 m
- The Horseshoe · pub · 350 m
Stay after this ride
- Lion Hotel · hotel · 1.5 km from the finish
- White Horse · hotel · 1.6 km from the finish
- Bronwye Guest House · guest house · 1.8 km from the finish
- Greyhound · hotel · 1.9 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 2 h 08 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–19 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 11.4 km without cafe, shop or water between 16.4 km and 27.8 km
- 1.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 10% gravel or unpaved surface
