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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llanidloes

Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llanidloes

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llanidloes

03:44

70.6km

1,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: July 9, 2026

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Parking

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29.7 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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34.1 km

Old Welsh Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

old bridge in Welsh style

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37.3 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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37.8 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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42.6 km

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pont ar Elan is a pretty little spot to take a rest. Picnic benches alongside the Afon Elan offer you a viewpoint to watch and listen to the stream, with …

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42.8 km

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

Highlight • Climb

This climb packs a punch but the rest of the way up is easy

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45.3 km

View of the Valley and Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Approx 350m climb. Pic does not do it justice! Waterfalls and sheep;

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51.4 km

Rhayader Town Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated on the River Wye, Rhayader has many beautiful landscapes to explore nearby.

A small market town, Rhayader has long been a natural stopping point for travellers – from the …

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70.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.2 km

18.5 km

4.40 km

455 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.9 km

6.66 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llanidloes

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Old Welsh Stone Bridge

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Craig Goch Dam

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

View of the Valley and Reservoir

Rhayader Town Clock

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