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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Rhayader

03:48

52.8km

610m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.23 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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2

3.80 km

Camping Site in the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Rest Area

Camping in beautiful scenery. Toilets, showers available.

Tip by

3

5.88 km

Caban Coch Dam

Highlight • Monument

13.1 km

Coed yr Allt-goch

Forest

5

15.0 km

View of the Dam and Valley

Highlight • Structure

wonderful views of the top of the dam and up the valley.

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6

16.3 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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7

19.6 km

Elan Valley Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent cafe here. Ty Penbont.

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8

30.8 km

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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9

34.4 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

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B

52.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

18.1 km

14.6 km

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

9.85 km

8.27 km

4.71 km

223 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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