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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Craig Goch Dam

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Craig Goch Dam

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Craig Goch Dam

01:38

5.99km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Parking

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977 m

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

Open as of 17th March 2023!!!

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1.53 km

The Devil's Gulch

Highlight • Trail

This old railway cutting is now open again (was closed due to landslide danger).

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1.57 km

Narrow Gorge Pathway Near Lake in Mid Wales

Highlight • Lake

But there's an easy and safe alternative around the rockfall, if you're steady on your feet it's a simple diversion.

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2.48 km

Pen-y-Garreg Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Elan Valley - Pen-y-Garreg Dam
The Pen-y-Garreg is the third Dam up through the Elan Valley, also to be known as the 'Middle Dam'.
Pen-y-Garreg Dam is unusual in that …

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5.33 km

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

A hidden gem is the heart of Wales. The area is perfect for exploring by bike. There are so many routes to choose from ranging from family rides, road bike and mtb!

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5.87 km

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Monument

Top dam of a series creating a chain of reservoirs. The day we rode past the top reservoir was a puddle due to the lack of rain and the heat.

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5.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

2.81 km

Surfaces

2.86 km

2.34 km

468 m

295 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

11°C

6°C

90 %

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Craig Goch Dam

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Craig Goch Dam

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