Claerwen Dam – View of Claerwen Reservoir loop from Claewen Dam

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Claerwen Dam – View of Claerwen Reservoir loop from Claewen Dam

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Claerwen Dam – View of Claerwen Reservoir loop from Claewen Dam

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30.8km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Claerwen National Nature Reserve

Elenydd SSSI

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Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Structure

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

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Gravel Path Along Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Claerwen Reservoir is the largest and the newest of the four Elan Valley Reservoirs. Once you reach the top, another "wow“ experience awaits you!

The view over the huge lake is simply breathtaking. And the best: A really nice gravel path leads along it. Without any traffic, without people, without cell phone network. Here you have your peace.

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View of Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

One of the most beautiful gravel roads I’ve ridden in Wales. Not suitable for road bikes as gravel is pretty rough in places.

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Teifi Pools

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful,quiet and rugged place easily explored on gravel bike. There are a group of 6 pools/reservoirs, the largest being the source of the River Teifi.

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View of Teifi Pools

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wicked climb up to this view point ! On a clear day you can see for miles !

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Teifi Pools

Highlight • Lake

An area that feels different from anywhere else I know. The land is lumpy with an impressive mix of green and brown at this time of year. Lots of wildlife, loads of dragonflies, kites, ravens and big fat caterpillars.

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