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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Claerwen Dam loop from Glasbury

Elan Valley Reservoirs – Claerwen Dam loop from Glasbury

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Claerwen Dam loop from Glasbury

06:20

132km

1,450m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 96.9 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.49 km

Descent in Glasbury With Views of Hay Bluff and the Wye Valley

Highlight • Trail

This is a super nice stretch of road with grand views out over the Wye Valley and over towards Hay Bluff. This is also a quiet stretch of road too.

Tip by

23.3 km

Coed Glan-Gwy

Forest

50.1 km

View of the Valley and Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Approx 350m climb. Pic does not do it justice! Waterfalls and sheep;

Tip by

56.1 km

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

Highlight • Climb

This climb packs a punch but the rest of the way up is easy

Tip by

56.3 km

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pont ar Elan is a pretty little spot to take a rest. Picnic benches alongside the Afon Elan offer you a viewpoint to watch and listen to the stream, with your back to the very steep climb up out of the valley. Or turn around to face it and contemplate the effort if that's your way.

Tip by

61.5 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!

Tip by

69.0 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

Tip by

71.8 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

Tip by

77.3 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 Romans who had a camp in the Elan Valley, to the monks who travelled between the abbeys of Strata Florida and Abbeycwmhir and drovers who were heading to market with their livestock.

Today Rhayader offers a choice of pubs and cafes for a welcome refreshment stop.

Tip by

101 km

Wern-fawr Wood

Forest

132 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.5 km

56.0 km

8.15 km

1.52 km

249 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

121 km

11.1 km

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 24 July

23°C

9°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Descent in Glasbury With Views of Hay Bluff and the Wye Valley

View of the Valley and Reservoir

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Claerwen Dam

Rhayader Town Clock

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