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Elan Valley Trail – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Trail – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

Hard

4.5

(6)

137

riders

Elan Valley Trail – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

03:19

42.0km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

360 m

Clive Powell Bikes

Highlight • Cycleway

Well stocked local bike shop, specialising in Whyte and Giant brands, both road and mountain bikes. Had the brakes pads I needed just in time, phew!

More at clivepowellbikes.com

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2

680 m

Triangle Inn

Highlight • Pub

Best pub in Rhayader - hearty portions of delicious food, veggie options, nice cask ales and other local brews and beautiful at sunset!

Tip by

3

1.88 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 …

Tip by

4

5.87 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 …

Tip by

5

5.95 km

Elan Village Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

24hr, very clean and spacious facilities, useful if you get stuck in a storm or your bivvy spot is taken over by midges!

Tip by

6

19.4 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Structure

Lovely views along the Clarewen reservoir & down along the valley. Great in good weather - harsh in inclement weather!

Tip by

7

23.0 km

View of Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even on a wet day this is a spectacular place to visit - Great fun on a gravel bike

Tip by

8

35.8 km

Caban Coch Dam

Highlight • Monument

B

42.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

13.3 km

12.8 km

1.08 km

440 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

14.5 km

5.94 km

716 m

241 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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