The Best Road Bike Trails in Wales (United Kingdom)

Maentwrog to Criccieth via a beach (eBike)

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Extreme Motorhoming Adventures

Distance

31.50mi

Elevation +

1785f

TrailRank

33

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This ride starts with a BIG climb but the beauty of the scenery should not be passed too quickly! The ride follows country roads most of the way into Portmadog. Here we took a diversion to visit Borth-y-Gest. This is a l...

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Gwyr Draig [Gower Dragon]

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goyang kaki

Distance

48.74mi

Elevation +

2493f

TrailRank

32

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Great ride from Abertawe [Swansea] to Rhosili & back along the south coast of Gwyr [Gower Peninsula]. Approx 80km.

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Chirk - Llangollen eBike

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Distance

29.23mi

Elevation +

3074f

TrailRank

31

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Starting at Chirk we rode along the cannel to Llangollen. A beautiful ride. Unfortunately the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was closed so we had to take a detour. It would have been a great experience to ride across it. As we re...

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Pennal-Machynlleth - Corris-Aberangell-Pennal on a Swyche equipped 1980's Raleigh Royal and Carlton Courette Mixte 531.

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mwilliams1072

Distance

23.62mi

Elevation +

1375f

TrailRank

30

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A circular and testing loop, National cycle route N8 to Corris, then over the mountain to Aberangle, Cammaes, Llanrin, and back to Pennal. This was the acid test of the Swyche kits fitted to our bikes last October. Rest...

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Capel Curig Roady

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bob__stones

Distance

34.81mi

Elevation +

2024f

TrailRank

29

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A nice loop taken leisurely today after a good run yesterday. Nice roads only one biggish climb up to Pen Y Pass the rest is reasonably flat. Lovely views and another perfect weather day.

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Groeslon - Caernarfon

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Kolya0810

Distance

5.60mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

27

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Nice and easy path in the woods south of Caernarfon. Inigo Jones cafe’ is a very good place to stop for some good food and rest The path goes on the side of the scenic railway (be careful. We saw more cows crossing than...

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Brecon to Llantony Priory 85km Loop

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David Howells

Distance

52.51mi

Elevation +

3215f

TrailRank

27

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A 85km bike ride on a gorgeous sunny day to meet a friend for a couple of well earned beers at the fantastic Llantony Priory. This was the half way point. Now I’m not a cyclist so my arse is now officially on fire!

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Pennal -Happy Valley- Tywyn, but both ways, but forgot to press resume button!

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mwilliams1072

Distance

13.06mi

Elevation +

689f

TrailRank

27

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N82 sustran route, Pennal to Tywen with pork pie, chicken and stuffing sandwiches, Tunisian 🍅, and Typhoo tea.

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C.Llangorse.Crickhowell.Llangynidr 48km

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David Howells

Distance

29.79mi

Elevation +

1368f

TrailRank

26

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A faster than I thought 48km loop on my favourite bike course on a beautiful spring day. Summer's coming!

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Penperlleni to Big Pit, Blaenavon return via Craig Yr Allt forest

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Mike Stokes2

Distance

5.16mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

26

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Not recorded the full route again. 3/4 of the route is missing. This App is rubbish. Don't waste your time with it.

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Plas Onn (nr Bwlchyddar) to Lake Vyrnwy, via Penybontfawr

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shiatsukim

Distance

25.69mi

Elevation +

2595f

TrailRank

25

A spectacular circular ride on (mostly empty) minor roads. Four miles on forest track which would be fine for ATBs, but not for our road bikes, so walked most of this section.

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Elan Valley bike round

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Robbie Gibbins

Distance

19.17mi

Elevation +

840f

TrailRank

23

A gentle there and back ride along the Elan valley cycle route, with a bit of road at the top to get to Pont ar Elan. Largely flat with uphills by the dams. Elevation gained and lost and time haven't been downloaded - it...

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Llangorse Loop 30km

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David Howells

Distance

18.60mi

Elevation +

764f

TrailRank

23

A breezy 30km ride from Brecon to Llangorse, Bwlch, Talybont and back on the back road on my Scott Foil running 25mm tires.

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Defynnog 33.3km Loop

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David Howells

Distance

20.68mi

Elevation +

984f

TrailRank

23

Dry but windy day out trying out some new tires. Up From 23mm to 25's. Time down by two minutes from the other day and also a better weather day. New tires around 4-5 mins slower over 34km.

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Brecon Llangorse Talybont Loop

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David Howells

Distance

19.85mi

Elevation +

699f

TrailRank

23

A sedate cycle from Brecon to Llangorse, Talybont back to Brecon. The last bit on the canal. Using my Dahon TR Speed mobility bike. Lovely little 30km Sunday spin.

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Boncath - Brynberian

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GraKay60

Distance

6.79mi

Elevation +

686f

TrailRank

22

Cycled on ebikes to help with the hills, pretty step in places but not too long. Started the trip from Blaenffos Farm, as we were staying in a great little shepherds hut. Beautiful scenery and quiet roads with an ancient...

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Aber-Brân

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davemorris20

Distance

12.19mi

Elevation +

1037f

TrailRank

22

Starting from the camp site, the route heads up the Aberyscir valley with a fairly stiff climb out into open country. It is possible to follow the valley floor if you want to avoid the height gain. The roads at the top a...

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Builth, Cors y Llyn, Comin Coch

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Robbie Gibbins

Distance

13.30mi

Elevation +

548f

TrailRank

22

A short ride from Builth, taking in a visit to the national nature reserve at Cors y Llyn - a fine boardwalk over the bog with a miniature scots pine forest - and back via Comin Coch. Pavement along the busy A470 to the ...

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Route 8: Cwm Rheidol & Cwm Ystwyth

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iantoandsue

Distance

28.32mi

Elevation +

1745f

TrailRank

22

Follows the Rheidol Trail out of Aberystwyth alongside the river to Cwm Rheidol. From here it climbs steeply to the lakes at Trisant before descending into Cwm Ystwyth to pick up the largely traffic-free Ystwyth Trail - ...

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Talybont 21km Loop

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David Howells

Distance

12.71mi

Elevation +

367f

TrailRank

21

This is my local short bike test route. Brecon then on the back road to Talybont out onto the A40 and then back into Brecon, 21km. Today it was a 45min ride. A very average time.

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Pen Y Fan, Dinas Head, 142m (Hump).

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David Howells

Distance

34.86mi

Elevation +

1440f

TrailRank

21

A good clear but cold winter run out on the bike testing out some new gear. Namely my new Garmin 1030 plus and Garmin Bike Radar. Good kit.

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Erwood station to Boughrood

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Robbie Gibbins

Distance

10.02mi

Elevation +

387f

TrailRank

19

A short and gentle ride down (mostly) the route of the old railway and back. Minor roads, some traffic. Diversion to the fine suspension bridge at Trericket on the return. Boughrood church worth visiting - a small and cr...

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Montgomery canal: Arddleen to Welsh Frankton

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Robbie Gibbins

Distance

30.93mi

Elevation +

230f

TrailRank

19

The final leg (and longest) of the Montgomery Canal. Some sections of the towpath are well surfaced, some not, especially around Pant. On the return journey we took a road diversion - minor roads apart from one very shor...

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Yscir Valley

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Robbie Gibbins

Distance

13.91mi

Elevation +

1063f

TrailRank

19

A lovely 2 hour ride around the Yscir valley west of Brecon. Minor roads - the return very minor - some traffic up to Pont Faen. We stopped at the red flag marking the beginning of the Epynt military range, but there is ...

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Brecon to Talybont

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Robbie Gibbins

Distance

17.83mi

Elevation +

312f

TrailRank

19

First part of 4 there and back cycle rides along the Brecon and Monmouth canal towpath. This includes a diversion up the old (and rough) Brynoer tramway to the Talybont reservoir (hence 'moderate' rather than 'easy') - a...

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