Heads of the Valleys Ride

A beautifully scenic route travelling high up towards Brynmawr on the Sustrans cycleways, looping back to Abergavenny via the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal

22 miles 1400ft Climbing. The ride is predominantly off road on a mixture of hard packed and asphalt surfaces. Gravel bikes, CX Bikes, MTBs suitable. Hybrids with a bit of traction should be fine. Electric bikes welcome. Road bikes are probably not best suited due to the narrow gauged tyres which could prove problematic on gravel and flint sections.

Refreshments available at start and finish at The Trading Post, St John Sq, Abergavenny with a choice of Coffee shop or nearby pub grub. Please bring some provisions along with you, but we may stop at the new Brecon Park Boats Tramway Coffee shop.

Please wear a helmet, although not mandatory, but the main descent into Llangattock is on a steep, twisty road with some loose gravel. Tools and inner tubes advised and the ability to try and fix mechanicals should they arise.

First-timers welcome!