About this road
The A44 from Rhayader to Aberystwyth, shared with the A470 as far as Llangurig, then over the Cambrian Mountains past Eisteddfa Gurig and Ponterwyd, below Pumlumon.
Ride notes
- Fast sweeping road, speed enforcement
- Exposed upland, can close in snow
Green lanes near this road
1 named lane open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 0.1 km of riding, plus 65 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.
- Tanners RowBOATon the road
- Monk's TrodClosed3.4 km away
*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
- Fairfield Filling Station0.0 km in
- Texaco0.0 km in
- BP, Ponterwyd35 km in
- Texaco, SY23 3SL51 km in
- Morrisons, SY23 3TL52 km in
- Texaco53 km in
Distances are measured from the Rhayader end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Cwmystwyth Mountain Road10 km away
- A487 Machynlleth to Aberystwyth16 km away
- Elan Valley road23 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.