Elan Valley Trail – Nantgwyllt Church loop from Rhayader

Elan Valley Trail – Nantgwyllt Church loop from Rhayader

Moderate

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Elan Valley Trail – Nantgwyllt Church loop from Rhayader

01:50

31.9km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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After 7.72 km for 88 m

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678 m

Pharmacy Café

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice coffee.

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1.23 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Elan Valley is one of the most picturesque areas of Wales. Known as the "Welsh Lake District" the area of beautiful countryside and lakes spans over 70 square miles …

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7.01 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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7.76 km

Nantgwyllt Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel rebuilt by Birmingham Water Corporation at the turn of 19 century to replace the one flooded when the dams & reservoirs were built to supply the growing population with water.

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15.3 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Climb

An awesome road climb up the side of a hill to the top of the damn, where you can ride along the top on the road. Leads onto a gravel path suitable for gravel/MTB bikes

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24.7 km

Elan Valley Car Park

Highlight • Parking

A great place to start & finish a circular route round the Elan valley or maybe even as far as the Devil's Staircase (if you're feeling fit!!). Best to arrive …

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26.3 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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26.4 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Parking

As well as a huge and delightful cafe, you'll also find loos, a museum and a little shop here, so it's well worth popping in for a visit. There's extensive …

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