Map showing whole course
Course Profile
Red markers along bottom represent miles from race start (approx!)
Yellow shaded portion represents loop which will be repeated for E/1/2 race only.
Labelled points as follows:
A: Right turn at Defynog
B: Prime (both races, first lap only E/1/2 race)
C: Left turn onto A470 near Libanus
D: Roundabout near Brecon (take 2nd exit)
E: Left turn off A40 onto A4067 near Sennybridge (filter lane)
F: Left turn at Defynog to repeat loop (E/1/2 race only)
G: Left turn at Abercrave signposted Onllwyn and Coelbren
H: Finish approx 1.1 miles up hill by turning to chimp sanctuary
Course Directions
E/1/2
Proceed north on A4067 Swansea to Brecon Road for a neutralised section of 0.9m to commence
racing at the Brecon Beacons National Park stone on riders� left. Continue northwards towards
Ynyswen (1.5m) Pen y Cae (2.1m) Dan yr Ogof Show Caves (3.8m).
Continue through Crai (10.1) to Defynnog (12.9m) turn right with care on to A4215 to Prime
at 14.5m. Continue to junction with A470T, left to Brecon (18.1m). At roundabout 2nd left on to A470T
(21.7m) to Sennybridge (29.0m), left (Swansea A4067) to retrace to Defynnog (30.0m) where turn left
to retrace route via A4215 to junction with A470T, left to Brecon (35.2m). At roundabout 2nd left onto
A470T (38.8m) to Sennybridge (46.1m), left (Swansea A4067) to return to Abercraf through Defynnog
(47.1m), Crai (49.9m), Pen y Cae (57.7m), Ynyswen (58.5m) to turn left on to A4221 (60.4m) to finish up hill at 61.5m
3/4
Proceed north on A4067 Swansea to Brecon Road for a neutralised section of 0.9m to commence
racing at the Brecon Beacons National Park stone on riders� left. Continue northwards towards
Ynyswen (1.5m) Pen y Cae (2.1m) Dan yr Ogof Show Caves (3.8m).
Continue through Crai (10.1) to Defynnog (12.9m) turn right with care on to A4215 to Prime
at 14.5m. Continue to junction with A470T, left to Brecon (18.1m). At roundabout 2nd left on to A470T
(21.7m) to Sennybridge (29.0m), left (Swansea A4067) to retrace to Abercraf through Defynnog
(30.0m) , Crai (32.8m) Pen y Cae (40.6m), Ynyswen (41.4m) to left turn on to A4221 (43.3m) to finish
Slightly uphill at 44.1mDirections to HQ
From M4: exit Junction 45 onto A4067 signposted Pontardawe. Continue northwards about 14 miles to Abercrave
village. About 0.8 miles after the blue 'Abercrave' sign turn left into the village, after another 200 yards take the first turning left. Then take the 2nd left into Henneuadd and follow the road around to the left through the residential area to the Rugby Club.
From Brecon: Take A40 to Sennybridge, left onto A4067 signposted Swansea. Continue southwards to Abercrave village.
Click here for a map (arrow points to HQ).
The event HQ is the Abercrave RFC which is approximately 200yds from the start and a mile from the finish. Changing
room facilities and showers will be available. Please show consideration for the residents. Please note that the race
promoters will not accept responsibility for any valuables left in the HQ. |