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Powys - Powys
23 running routes in Powys - Powys
The running in Powys - Powys is a mix of pavement and trail, covering anything from 3.5km to 17km. There's enough climbing in most of these to be felt. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.
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Runs in Powys - Powys
Around Craig Danywenallt
Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Starting at Talybont-on-Usk, a flat start alongside the canal before climbing steeply, through fields, on the Usk Valley Way from a height…
Around Moel Penderyn
Hirwaun, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Starting at Dinas Rock Car Park. A run that circumnavigates Moel Penderyn.
Black Hill & Black Mountain
Llanigon, Brecon Beacons, Wales
From the Car park for Hay Bluff. A clockwise loop first heading to then up Black Hill.
Brecon River Run
Brecon, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Beginning at Dinas Road, the route follows the path alongside the River Usk for approximately 2.86 kilometers.
Brynich Lock
Brecon, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Starting from Brecon Canal Basin, the route follows Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Towpath for 3.41 kilometers before returning.
Cwmgwen
Pen-y-Bont-Fawr, Wales
Some sections will be heavy going in wet conditions. It begins with a steep climb into the woods, rewarding the effort with some good…
Four Waterfalls
Ystradfellte, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Note: All the out and back detours to the waterfalls are optional and have untimed sections so are not included in the run time.
Glyn Bridge
Rhayader, Wales
Starting from Bridge Street, the route follows it to form a loop via Elan Valley Trail and Wye Valley Walk.
Hafren Forest
Llanidloes, Wales
From Hafren Forest Car Park. A hilly loop around the forest.
Hay-on-Wye Round
Hay, Brecon Beacons, Wales
A loop around Hay-on-Wye on a mix of grassy trails, lanes and urban streets.
Llanidloes Wood Fields and Lanes
Llanidloes, Wales
A single loop running clockwise from the River Severn to Pen-yr-allt Wood, then ascending to Bryn Gellilefrith and returning through…
Machynlleth South Loop
Machynlleth, Snowdonia, Wales
From Machynlleth heading towards Glanmerin Lake before returning to Machynlleth from the west.
Newtown River 5
Newtown, Wales
From Newtown to Llanllwchaiarn via Canal road and back.
Pen y Crug
Brecon, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Starting from B4520, the route follows path to Pen y Crug, loops around it and returns.
Pen y Fan Horseshoe
Llanfrynach Community, Brecon Beacons, Wales
A tough anticlockwise loop first heading up Cribyn (795m) then Pen y Fan (886m) and Corn Du (872m).
Pontsticill Reservoir
Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon Beacons, Wales
The run hugs the reservoir on the east side but then has about 80m of climbing through woodland trails on the west side.
Talybont Reservoir
Talybont-on-Usk, Powys
This circular route offers a gentle run around Talybont Reservoir, nestled within the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.
The Tarell and Pen y Fan
Glyn Tarell, Brecon Beacons, Wales
A big loop climbing to a height of 886m. First gradually and then steeper, mostly on grassy trails.
Tor y Foel
Llangynidr, Brecon Beacons, Wales
From the parking area alongside the canal.
Waun Fach Walk via The Dragon’s Back
Talgarth, Brecon Beacons, Wales
Car park opposite the private car park for the pub.
Welshpool Canal and Castle
Welshpool, Wales
From Welshpool to Bryn Mawr, returning adjacent to Powis Castle and Garden.
Ysgir Valley
Cradoc, Wales
This anticlockwise loop follows country lanes, offering a peaceful route through the rural landscape.
Ystradgynlais Railway Path
Pen Rhos, Wales
Along the railway path from Pen Rhos AFC to where the path meets Station Road and back.