United Kingdom, Black Mountains, Wales
Wales's highest surfaced road climbs open sheepwalks above the Wye valley.
Length
11 km
In miles
6.8 mi
Driving time
17 min
Atlas rating
8.9 / 10
The run
Hay-on-Wye to Capel-y-ffin. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
The highest road pass in Wales, closes in heavy snow
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