Llanerchi Woods – Nantgwyllt Church loop from Claewen Dam

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Llanerchi Woods – Nantgwyllt Church loop from Claewen Dam

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Llanerchi Woods – Nantgwyllt Church loop from Claewen Dam

01:27

14.8km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.71 km for 492 m

Waypoints

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3.96 km

Singletrack Descent with View of Lake and Hills

Highlight • MTB Park

Incredible descent with fantastic panoramic views.

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4.08 km

Llanerchi Woods

Highlight • Forest

Fantastic panoramic views over the reservoirs.

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5.49 km

Nantgwyllt Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel rebuilt by Birmingham Water Corporation at the turn of 19 century to replace the one flooded when the dams & reservoirs were built to supply the growing population with water.

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6.89 km

View of Craig Goch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

12.9 km

TransCambrian Way Sunken Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Forming a very wet part of the TransCambrian Way, you will want to ensure your footwear waterproofing is up to spec before venturing along here.

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14.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

3.47 km

2.94 km

1.16 km

151 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

3.47 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

12°C

6°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Llanerchi Woods – Nantgwyllt Church loop from Claewen Dam

Singletrack Descent with View of Lake and Hills

Llanerchi Woods

Nantgwyllt Church

View of Craig Goch Reservoir

TransCambrian Way Sunken Road

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