National Cycle Route 42
57 miles (91 km)
This signed Sustrans route runs Chepstow to Glasbury via Usk, Abergavenny and Hay on Wye.
Along the way there's some nice views of the River Usk, historic castles and wonderful views of the Brecon Beacons to enjoy. You'll also pass the ancient Llanthony Priory which is well worth a visit.
The route is part of the epic Lon Las Cymru along National Cycle Route 8 which runs from Cardiff to Anglesey, passing through Snowdonia on the way.
Cycle Routes on National Cycle Route 42
- Abergavenny to Hay-On-Wye - Follow National Cycle route 42 through the wonderful Brecon Beacons National Park and enjoy fabulous views of the Black Mountains.
The ride starts in Abergavenny, heading north into the Beacons towards Cwmyoy with wonderful views of Sugar Loaf Mountain - Hay-on-Wye to Builth-Wells - This lovely waterside ride follows the River Wye and National Cycle routes 42 and 8 through Powys, with wonderful views of the Black Mountains.
You start in Hay-on-Wye following National Cycle route 42 towards Tregoyd where you join National Cycle Route 8 to Glasbury - Lon Las Cyrmry - National Cycle Route 8 - This epic Sustrans cycle route runs for nearly 250 miles through some of Wales' most beautiful scenery.
National Cycle Route 42 Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
National Cycle Route 42 Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
National Cycle Route 42 OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
National Cycle Route 42 Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Photos
National cycle route 42 north of Usk passes through the village of Bettws Newydd. The view here looks northwards with Skirrid Fawr in the background.
Chepstow Garden City from cycle route 42
South of Sarn
Road and bridleway. This minor road running round the head of the Digedi valley below Hay Bluff (background) is on cycle route 42. The signpost is to a bridleway running down the bottom of the valley.
Cheptsow Garden City. Dappled sunlight enhances this part of route 42, and you can avoid the hassle of the main road between Bulwark and Chepstow.
Garrison Tower and sundial, Usk Castle
Llanthony Priory
