Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Sychpant via Gellifawr
Cycle Route
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DISTANCE: 2.4 miles (3.8 km) off road, 7.9 miles (12.7 km) circular route
TIME: 2 hours
CHARACTER: A moderately difficult ride which includes a long gradual ascent
on road out of the valley. A few minor technical sections of bridleway.
Suitable for more experienced mountain bikers.
KEY
Cycle Route off road
Cycle Route on road
Car Park
Public Toilets
Bus Stop
COUNTRY CODE!
• Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work
• Guard against all risk of fire
• Leave gates and property as you find them
• Keep your dogs under close control
• Keep to public paths across farmland
• Take your litter home
Sychpant
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Sychpant via Gellifawr
Cycle Route
Distance: 2.4 miles (3.8 km) off road,
7.9 miles (12.7 km) circular route
Time: 2 hours
Grid ref: SN069350
Character: A moderately difficult ride which
includes a long gradual ascent on road out of the
valley. A few minor technical sections of
bridleway. Suitable for more experienced
mountain bikers.
The best access points for the Gwaun valley are
either Sychpant (SN 045350) in the valley itself,
or Tafarn Bwlch (SN 084336) on the main
mountain road (B4329). Which you choose will
depend on whether you want to cycle out of the
valley at the start or end of your ride. All the
bridleways into the valley are very steep and are
only suitable to be cycled downhill.
The Gwaun valley was created by glacial
meltwater during the last ice age. The steep sides
of the valley make them impractical for
agriculture and so the broadleaf woodlands have
not been cleared. Much of this woodland is
extremely important from a wildlife conservation
point of view.
Starting at Sychpant, cycle out of the valley
towards Cilgwyn and follow the road that takes
you to the B4329, pause in a small layby to
admire the view of the Preseli Hills, the largest
area of common land in Pembrokeshire.
Just after joining the mountain road turn right on
to the bridleway to Gernos Fach and continue on
to Gernos Fawr. Look out for a pair of standing
stones on your right, one of a number in the
area.
Once at the road turn right. After passing
Gellifawr, where you can stop for a cup of tea,
you will descend through a couple of fields before
entering ‘bluebell wood’. This woodland is typical
of those in the Gwaun being a mix of oak, ash,
birch and hazel. It is well worth a visit in early
spring when it is a carpet of bluebells.
Once at the road turn left and return to Sychpant.