Black Mountain Pass (A4069)
The road made famous by Top Gear — a glorious sequence of hairpins and sweepers over the western Brecon Beacons.
From the switchbacks of the Black Mountain Pass to the coast roads of Cardigan Bay — discover Wales’ greatest motorcycle routes, biker-friendly cafes, must-see places and the advice you need to ride them well.
Wales packs an extraordinary variety of roads into a compact area. In a single day you can cross remote mountain passes, thread wooded river valleys and cruise a spectacular coastline — rarely troubled by traffic.
Whether you ride a sports bike hunting apexes on the Evo Triangle, a tourer soaking up the miles on the A470, or an adventure bike tackling the Devil’s Staircase, this is your guide to doing it properly — with routes you can follow, places worth stopping for, and honest local advice.
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The road made famous by Top Gear — a glorious sequence of hairpins and sweepers over the western Brecon Beacons.
Flowing, sighted sweepers across open moorland — a favourite testing ground made famous by the motoring press.
Ride into the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) beneath Wales’ highest peaks on this dramatic glacial-valley road.
Four ways to get the most out of two wheels in Wales.

Turn-by-turn guides with maps, mileage, fuel stops and the best time to ride.

Biker cafes, viewpoints, castles and attractions worth pointing the bars towards.

Gear, safety, weather, laws and practical tips for riding in Wales year-round.

Bike nights, rallies, road closures and everything happening on the Welsh scene.
Mountain passes, the Evo Triangle, coastal sweeps and Snowdonia’s dramatic peaks. Big scenery and big riding.
North Wales routes →Empty roads, reservoirs and the legendary Devil’s Staircase. The quiet heart of Welsh biking.
Mid Wales routes →The Black Mountain Pass, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and valleys packed with brilliant bends.
South Wales routes →Season-by-season guide to weather, daylight and the quietest times to enjoy the roads.
The friendliest fry-ups and best coffee stops for riders, region by region.
Why Wales’ coastline is Britain’s most underrated long-distance motorcycle tour.
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