Bikely

United Kingdom > Wales > Swansea
Reservoir Cogs + The Gamallt (2845m)  
by thunderthighs

The way points of this bicycle route:

Llandovery

START: Stock up, as the first 45km is devoid of a cafe or shop of any kind, until you get to Llanwrtyd Wells.

Ystradffin Climb (2.3km + 7%)

Llyn Brianne Reservoir

Nant Brwyrog

Left up ahead for a 14km section of exceptionally hilly roads (495m ascent) taking in the infamous climb called the Gamallt. Or, keep your powder dry by skipping this section, going straight on for 3km, for the Devils Staircase with a gradient of 1:4 (25%) at the start, and an equally steep drop the otherside.

Climb (1.6km @ 6.5%)

Climb (0.8km @ avg 10%)

Devils Staircase (0.7km @ avg 14.5%, incl 25% first 100m)

Llanwrtyd Wells

Tirabad

Turn left immediately after descending and crossing the bridge, climbing sharply (0.6km @ avg 10%) along the tree line, before taking a right turn onto the MOD's Sennybridge Training Area. In the unlikely event of it being closed, you've no alternative but to follow the road from Tirabad over towards Cynghordy, and cycle straight into Llandovery.

Climb (2.5km @ 6%)

Trecastle Turn & Climb (1.5km @ 8%)

Take the first right turn in the outskirts of the village - if you reach the Castle Coaching Inn, you've gone too far.

Climb (0.25km @ avg 15%)

USK Reservoir

Talsarn

Myddfai

Climb (0.1km @ 14%)

Llandovery

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A sparsely populated and underdeveloped swathe of spectacular valleys with endlessly winding roads, placid lakes, silent forests, gorges and moorland all devoid of traffic and just asking to be conquered on two wheels.
GRADE: Expert climbs, Medium distance; GEARS: 25% gradients so Compact or Triple; BIKE SHOPS: None en route, Bike Base, Abergavenny 01873 855999, Brecon Cycle Centre 01874 622651; INFO: www.visitwales.co.uk.

Tagged with: Training, Onroad, Smooth, Steep, Difficult, Low traffic, Safe, Rural, Scenic

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