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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Rhayader

01:27

19.2km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.93 km for 1.20 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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166 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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1.59 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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10.3 km

Stone Wall Lane

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful stonewall lanes, you may encounter farmers in tractors, but otherwise it’s completely deserted!

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12.8 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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13.1 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore

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14.7 km

Elan Oaks Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

We stayed here in 2022 before the new facilities were built - I rather liked the outdoor sinks in the camping field, I hope they are still there.

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16.8 km

Bluebell Tree Tunnel

Highlight • Forest

The little cycle trail is a beautiful trail away from the busy main road - it’s also relatively flat, so if you’ve just come over the hills from Knighton via …

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19.1 km

Neil's Wheels Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Essential bike spares on the route of the Trans Cambrian Way. Super nice chap that leant us tools to keep us rolling.

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19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

5.90 km

3.74 km

2.27 km

842 m

100 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

6.38 km

4.50 km

845 m

514 m

408 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

31°C

13°C

8 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Rhayader

Clive Powell Bikes

Elan Valley Trail

Stone Wall Lane

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Elan Oaks Campsite

Bluebell Tree Tunnel

Neil's Wheels Bike Shop

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