# Brecon High Moor and Valley Loop

Canonical: https://greeningmoto.com/mid-wales/rides/brecon-high-moor-and-valley-loop
Buy: https://greeningmoto.com/mid-wales/rides/brecon-high-moor-and-valley-loop (£2.00 GPX download)

Valley miles, then a high open moor.

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Region | [Mid Wales & Brecon Beacons](https://greeningmoto.com/mid-wales.md) |
| Start and finish town | Brecon |
| Distance | 54.8 miles |
| Estimated riding time | 1 h 28 min |
| Type | Loop (finishes where it starts) |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Landscape | moorland |
| Roads | Moor pass, A roads and valley roads |
| Best season | May to September |
| Tags | moorland, mountain passes, sweeping bends, river valley |
| Price | £2.00 (GBP), GPX download |

## About this ride

Two halves with different moods. The first runs easily down a long river valley, past a landscape of woods and gorges, before a short cut brings you to the edge of the old industrial valleys. The second climbs a fast, open road onto high moor, with big views and a proper sense of altitude.

The moor crossing is the highlight and the part to take care on: it is exposed, can be misty or windy, and the surface can be rough after winter. Check the weather before you commit. There is fuel at both ends, and the best months are May to September, when the tops are clear.

## What you get

- One GPX file for the route, ready to download straight after payment.
- Works with Garmin, TomTom Rider and phone navigation apps that import GPX ([GPX files explained](https://greeningmoto.com/guides/gpx-files.md), [Garmin](https://greeningmoto.com/guides/garmin.md), [TomTom](https://greeningmoto.com/guides/tomtom.md), [phone apps](https://greeningmoto.com/guides/phone-apps.md)).
- The page shows the start town and region only; the route itself is in the file.

## How to buy

1. Open the ride page and choose **Add to basket** (the ride page URL is the link to buy; there is no account).
2. Add as many rides as you like, then open the basket and tick the box to accept the [terms of sale](https://greeningmoto.com/terms.md).
3. Pay on SumUp's secure payment page. The shop never sees card details.
4. Your order page opens with the GPX downloads available straight away, and an email with a private link to the order page follows (valid for 7 days).

Buy this ride: https://greeningmoto.com/mid-wales/rides/brecon-high-moor-and-valley-loop

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