The Gap Mountain Bike Trail - Brecon Red at Aberhonddu | Brecon
The Gap Mountain Bike Trail - Brecon Red at Aberhonddu | Brecon
Brecon
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Start Canal Road Parking Place (at Theatre) GR047 283
From car park find start of canal and follow canal towpath/Taff Trail for 4.5km to road. Follow Taff Trail along road for 8km to Talybont. Turn R at White Hart climbing up over bridge continuing along Taff Trail. After 2.5km fork L onto Brinore Tramway. SO following Brinore Tramway for 4.5km to top of forest. Turn R downhill following forest boundary. SO across Taff Trail, through ford, and onto metalled road. Turn L and follow road for 4.5km (includes big climb).
Turn R into forest (Taff Trail) and follow level track for 2km onto metalled road. Fork R, following edge of forest on stoney track. SO over The Gap and back down (approx. 7km).
SO onto metalled road down over bridge, back up, turn L then take 2nd R and past Cefn Centref Farm. Shortly after where road goes hard R, turn L onto track. Follow track all the way to Brecon. At School turn R then R again at main street. SO over bridge and SO at traffic lights. After a few hundred metres turn R back to car park.
Cycle Route: The Gap Route 38km
Miles: 24
Pay & Display Car Parks: George Street, Inner Viaduct and Y Gaer - short stay - motorcars/motorcycles only. Alexandra Road, Outer Viaduct, Kensington, Dinas Road, Scout Lane and Canal Road - long stay - motorcars/motorcycles only. The Watton - long stay - motorcars/motorcycles and motorcars/homes with trailers only. Promenade car park - long stay car park - all vehicle types. A Coach and Lorry car park is situated on Canal Road (suitable for motorhomes).
Aberhonddu | Brecon
Brecon Town Walk - Priory Groves
Brecon Canal Basin
Brecon Poetry TrailEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Fri 22 - Sun 24 Jul | Brecon Choir Festival |
| Sat 3 Sep | Sennybridge Show |
| Fri 21 - Mon 24 Oct | Brecon Baroque Festival |
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Location and nearby places
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SO 046287 Lat: 51.94862 Long: -3.38889
Brecon is reached by the A40 road from the east or west or the A470 from the south or north.
Brecon bus station has services from Cardiff, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown, Swansea, Abergavenny, Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 20 miles from Abergavenny station
Facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Gift shop
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Telephone (public)
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Pay & Display Car Parks: George Street, Inner Viaduct and Y Gaer - short stay - motorcars/motorcycles only. Alexandra Road, Outer Viaduct, Kensington, Dinas Road, Scout Lane and Canal Road - long stay - motorcars/motorcycles only. The Watton - long stay - motorcars/motorcycles and motorcars/homes with trailers only. Promenade car park - long stay car park - all vehicle types. A Coach and Lorry car park is situated on Canal Road (suitable for motorhomes).
