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Scenic road · Wales

Cwmystwyth Mountain Road

Rhayader to Pontarfynach.

29 km18 miles
1green lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km
2fuel stations within 2 km
Tarmacordinary public road
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Cwmystwyth Mountain RoadGreen lane open to motorcycles*Closed laneFuel

About this road

An unclassified mountain road from Rhayader across the Cambrian Mountains to Cwmystwyth, then the B4574 to Devil's Bridge. Remote upland, past the ruins of the Cwmystwyth lead mines.

Ride notes

Green lanes near this road

1 named lane open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 0.1 km of riding, plus 34 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.

*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.

Fuel along the way

Distances are measured from the Rhayader end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.

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An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.