St. Harmon is a village in Powys, Wales, situated within a landscape defined by high hills, river valleys, and the expansive Cambrian Mountains. The region's varied terrain, including the broad valley of the Afon Marteg and proximity to the Elan Valley, provides a setting for outdoor activities. This area offers opportunities for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more, with a network of trails and routes.
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200
riders
54.0km
05:01
1,330m
1,330m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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35.5km
03:30
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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32.7km
02:34
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.5km
04:15
730m
730m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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226
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31.4km
01:45
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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56.9km
03:06
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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32.2km
01:54
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

50
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44.7km
02:49
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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41
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77.2km
06:50
1,280m
1,280m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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117km
08:06
2,140m
2,140m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
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45.9km
03:09
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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56
riders
68.1km
05:35
1,140m
1,140m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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348
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31.4km
02:07
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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98
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53.8km
03:52
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

63
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79.6km
06:36
1,350m
1,350m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
runners
41.9km
04:44
960m
960m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.4km
01:25
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.4km
01:58
290m
290m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.85km
00:50
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41
hikers
8.11km
02:13
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.2km
04:36
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
26.1km
07:08
410m
410m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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21
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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St. Harmon offers a range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region has 17 routes available across these sports. Over 10,000 visitors have explored the area, giving it an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars on komoot.
The Elan Valley is a primary location for mountain biking near St. Harmon, featuring natural trails and flowing singletrack, particularly around Nantgwyllt. A cycle path also runs along the lakeshore of the reservoirs. More information is available in the MTB Trails around St. Harmon guide.
Yes, the Marteg Valley and Elan Valley offer excellent terrain for road cycling. Popular routes include loops around the Elan Valley, such as the Elan Valley and Pont-rhyd-y-groes loop (42.3 miles / 68.1 km) and the Elan Valley Trail – Craig Goch Dam loop (19.8 miles / 31.9 km) from Rhayader. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around St. Harmon guide for details.
The region offers numerous hiking opportunities, from exploring the Elan Valley's natural monuments and dams to trekking up peaks. Prominent local peaks like Pegwn Mawr (1,922 ft / 586 m) and Bryn y Fan (1,581 ft / 482 m) provide views and hiking experiences. The Hiking around St. Harmon guide provides route information.
The Elan Valley features cycle paths along the reservoirs that are suitable for various skill levels, including families. Some road cycling routes also offer mostly paved surfaces. For hiking, there are easier routes available, as detailed in the Easy hikes around St. Harmon guide.
The area is characterized by the Elan Valley with its impressive dams and reservoirs, such as Caban-Coch Dam. The River Wye, the fifth-longest river in the UK, also flows nearby. The broader region is part of the Cambrian Mountains, featuring moorland, woodland, and rocky upland rivers.
Yes, St. Harmon offers routes suitable for gravel biking. The varied terrain, including parts of the Elan Valley and Cambrian Mountains, provides suitable paths for this activity. More information can be found in the Gravel biking around St. Harmon guide.
Routes in St. Harmon vary in difficulty, catering to different skill levels. Some routes, particularly cycle paths along reservoirs, are suitable for all abilities, while others require good to very good fitness due to elevation gains and unpaved segments. Komoot highlights categories include 'intermediate' and 'summit'.
St. Harmon is a popular destination among outdoor enthusiasts on komoot. The region has attracted more than 10,000 visitors who have shared their experiences. Routes in St. Harmon have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from nearly 1,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for St. Harmon, including MTB Trails around St. Harmon, Road Cycling Routes around St. Harmon, Cycling around St. Harmon, and Hiking around St.-Harmon. There are also guides for jogging, gravel biking, and easy hikes.
The Marteg Valley, with its high hills and river valleys, is suitable for touring cycling. Routes often include loops around the Elan Valley, offering a mix of paved and unpaved segments. The Cycling around St. Harmon guide provides relevant routes.
Prominent peaks in the vicinity of St. Harmon include Pegwn Mawr, which reaches an elevation of 1,922 feet (586 meters). Another significant summit is Bryn y Fan, with an elevation of 1,581 feet (482 meters). These peaks offer opportunities for hiking and provide expansive views of the surrounding landscape.

