Wales · United Kingdom
Llandovery to Builth
A483Llandovery to Llanelwedd
A flowing mid-Wales road past the Sugar Loaf.
The A483 climbs from Llandovery past the Sugar Loaf hill towards Builth Wells, a sweeping mid-Wales road through forest and open hill following the old drovers' and railway lines. Watch for the gradient, sheep, and slow-moving lorries on the climbs.
Where it runs22.7 mi · point to point
LlandoveryStart · Wales
LlanelweddEnd · Wales
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Character
Corners26bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Climb482 mtotal ascent
Summit311.2 mhighest point of the line · 1,021 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 23Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%67.7 – 311.2 mPoints of interest1 stop
- Roman Fort – AlabumLandmark0.6 mi in
Hazards
- Steep climbs
- Sheep on the road
- Slow lorries
Sources
“It's a pretty little route with some nice scenery thrown in.”
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Driving the Llandovery to Builth: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Llandovery to Builth?
Llandovery to Builth runs 22.7 miles (37 km) and takes about 43 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Llandovery to Builth to drive?
We rate it moderate: 26 corners, a maximum gradient of 8%, and a tightness of 4 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Llandovery to Builth?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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