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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llandrindod

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llandrindod

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llandrindod

03:49

58.6km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11 m for 8 m

After 58.7 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.0 km

Garreg Ddu Reservoir and Bridge on the Elan Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning lakeside reflection views. A great start to an Elan Valley ride.

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26.3 km

Elan Valley Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent cafe here. Ty Penbont.

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29.6 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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30.1 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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35.4 km

Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Amazing climb or decent. Well worth it. Great vista views of the desert of wales.

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39.0 km

Climb from Rhayader to Elan Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

5 km climb with average of 5%. Starts easy and gets steeper and steeper, up to close to 15% on some parts

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43.5 km

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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43.7 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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58.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

18.0 km

6.86 km

3.53 km

904 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.6 km

13.5 km

2.84 km

629 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

17°C

9°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llandrindod

Garreg Ddu Reservoir and Bridge on the Elan Valley Trail

Elan Valley Sculpture Trail

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Craig Goch Dam

Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader

Climb from Rhayader to Elan Valley

Clive Powell Bikes

Rhayader Town Clock

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