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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Welsh Water Elan Trust

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Welsh Water Elan Trust

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Welsh Water Elan Trust

02:07

42.8km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

7.23 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

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2

7.40 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 …

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3

12.6 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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4

15.8 km

Old Welsh Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

old bridge in Welsh style

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5

17.5 km

Waterfall Near Llanwrtyd Wells

Highlight • River

Little falls with clear water, created to refresh face and cool down cycling feets

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6

20.1 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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7

21.3 km

Elan Valley Car Park

Highlight • Parking

A great place to start & finish a circular route round the Elan valley or maybe even as far as the Devil's Staircase (if you're feeling fit!!). Best to arrive …

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8

30.6 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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B

42.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

8.98 km

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Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

43 %

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