mountain pass
Gospel Pass
The highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Hay
Wales, United Kingdom · Europe
About Hay
Hay works well as a base: 5 minutes from Clifford, 19km from Llangorse Lake (Llyn Syfaddan).
Hay is a town located in Wales, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Hay sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hay to your route.
About Hay
Hay St Marys F.C. are a football club based in Hay-on-Wye. They currently play in the Mid Wales South.
The home colours are green and white striped shirts with green shorts and white socks.
The club plays its home games at 'Forest Road'. The ground boasts two newly built high quality pitches, one with fullRead more
floodlights and the other with training lights. Both pitches each have permanent dugouts, stands to accommodate the fans and have railings on all four sides.
Hay withdrew from the Mid Wales League South before the 1995–96 season due to a lack of players. They returned to the league in 1997.
In the 2011–12 season, Hay were runners-up in the Mid Wales South League, and were promoted to the Mid Wales League. The 2014–15 season saw the Saints gain promotion again through the runners-up spot, from Division 2 to Division 1 of the Mid Wales League. Along the way they also lifted the Otway Cup in what was a successful season for the club. The 2015–16 season saw the first team finish 4th in Division 1, their highest ever league position under the guidance of former player Gareth Jenkins. 2015–2016 also saw 'The Saint win 'The Radnorshire Cup' and retain 'The Otway Cup'.
At the end of the 2016–17 season, the side took a decision to drop to Division Two, citing players not wishing to travel long distances to away matches.
They started the 2019–20 season in the Mid Wales Football League Division One, but withdrew from the league after seven games.
For the 2021–22 season, the club returned to the Mid Wales Football League in the new East Division.
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Hay is located in Wales, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0705 latitude, -3.1274 longitude.
What is the population of Hay?
Hay has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Wales
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.0705, -3.1274
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Hay
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Waun Fach
The highest point of the Black Mountains at 811m, a broad peaty summit above the Vale of Ewyas and the Gospel Pass.
12 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Llangorse Lake (Llyn Syfaddan)
The largest natural lake in south Wales, with a reconstructed crannog island dwelling and easy access from the A40.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sugar Loaf (Y Fal)
A 596m conical hill above Abergavenny with a 360-degree view over the Usk valley and the Black Mountains; easy from the car park.
24 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Talybont Reservoir
A wooded reservoir in the central Brecon Beacons with a lakeside cycle route on the old Brecon and Merthyr railway.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Skirrid Fawr (Ysgyryd Fawr)
A landslipped 486m ridge above Abergavenny whose split profile gave rise to the legend it cracked at the Crucifixion.
26 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Rattlesnake Biker Cafe
A characterful biker cafe in the Brecon Beacons serving as a popular pit stop for riders exploring the stunning Welsh mountain roads.
29 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Pen y Fan
The highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Hay
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereGospel PassThe highest road pass in Wales at 549m, a narrow single-track lane over the Black Mountains between Hay-on-Wye and Llanthony, with vast views across the Wye Valley from beneath Hay Bluff.
- Right hereWaun FachThe highest point of the Black Mountains at 811m, a broad peaty summit above the Vale of Ewyas and the Gospel Pass.
- 24 kmSugar Loaf (Y Fal)A 596m conical hill above Abergavenny with a 360-degree view over the Usk valley and the Black Mountains; easy from the car park.
- 26 kmSkirrid Fawr (Ysgyryd Fawr)A landslipped 486m ridge above Abergavenny whose split profile gave rise to the legend it cracked at the Crucifixion.
- 30 kmPen y FanThe highest peak in southern Britain at 886 metres, the flat-topped summit of the Brecon Beacons offering sweeping views across Wales.
- 30 kmCorn DuPen y Fan's twin summit at 873m, with a Bronze Age cairn and the finest view over the Beacons' north escarpment.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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