This 23.6 mile red route trail in Wales takes in the Brecon Canal, the Taff Trail, the Brinore Tramway and the Gap Road.

This is a classic, tough ride, but does take you 600m above sea level to open and windswept terrain, so be wary in bad weather and make sure you take provisions for a long day in the saddle.

The terrain includes some less technical grassy sections, to give you a  breather, but there are plenty of rocky portions, with a ravine crossing half way up the Gap road and some rock steps once you reach it.

The descent from the top of the Brinmore Tramway to the bottom of the valley is a tricky one, and there is a river at the bottom that will make for a fun crossing – though in high waters you are advised to  opt for a short cut along the Taff Trail.

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