About this road
The highest road pass in Wales, a single-track climb through the Black Mountains linking Hay-on-Wye to the Vale of Ewyas, with passing places and occasional winter closures.
Ride notes
- Highest road in Wales, exposed to weather
- Single-track with passing places
- Can close in snow
- Shared with walkers and cyclists
Green lanes near this road
4 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 3.5 km of riding, plus 14 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.
- The TowerUCR2.4 km away
- Broadmeadow LaneUCR3.2 km away
- The DrainUCR3.8 km away
- Browns LaneUCR4.6 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
We don't have a fuel station recorded within 2 km of this road. Fill up before you set off.
Download the GPX
The full line of the road as a GPX file, for a sat nav or phone app. Free to download.
Want to join it up with green lanes? Planning a route across lanes and roads, with a combined GPX, is part of Holloway Premium.
More scenic roads nearby
- Elan Valley road42 km away
- Wye Valley road (A466)47 km away
- Abergwesyn Pass49 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.