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Borth to Nant-y-Moch Gravel Trail Reservoir loop

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Borth to Nant-y-Moch Gravel Trail Reservoir loop

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Borth to Nant-y-Moch Gravel Trail Reservoir loop

04:46

61.9km

1,020m

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: June 4, 2024

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16.5 km

Nant y Moch Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It's a steep pull up out of Tal-y-bont, with a nice 1/2 mile section to recover afterwards before the steady gradient all the way to the top.

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28.4 km

The reservoir flooded part of the valley of the River Rheidol and its headwaters and is named after the Nant-y-moch stream (in English = the pigs stream), which formerly flowed into the River Rheidol at this spot.

It's a great dark-sky spot if you're into astronomy / astro-photography.

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31.8 km

Nant Y Moch Reservoir Trail

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One of the best double track trails in Wales for MTB or gravel riders. Ride through the valley alongside Nant Y Moch reservoir on the traffic free road, a good challenge on a gravel bike but not unrideable. It does get pretty wet here and you'll even find big puddles in summer so go easy. Enjoy this remote area of West Wales that I like to call 'Little Scotland'.

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33.9 km

View of the Cambrian Mountains

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This is a good add on segment to Mach 3 trail, though you'll need to ride out & back. No mobile signal, if that is relevant for you.

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35.0 km

View of Nant y Moch

Highlight • Trail

After the ford at the end of the rocky section from Nant y Moch reservoir, the trail gets easier and rolls over the hills near Plynlimon. Before you enter the forest (if you are heading towards Mach) look back for a beautiful view of the open moorland.

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