Dylife Gorge Viewpoint – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Machynlleth

Dylife Gorge Viewpoint – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Machynlleth

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Dylife Gorge Viewpoint – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Machynlleth

02:20

43.4km

820m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Sustrans Millennium Mile Marker (Highest in the UK)

Highlight • Monument

I read that this mile marker is the highest one in the UK? Or did I imagine that? Maybe it just felt like I’d climbed to the top of the Uk 😂

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Highest Point of the A489 Cycle Route

Highlight • Climb

Find it at the summit of an epic climb! Be sure to have a granny gear to get up here in one go

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Dylife Gorge Viewpoint

Highlight • Gorge

The Dylife Gorge is a stunning valley in Mid Wales with the River Twymyn carving through its hills. It was formed during the last Ice Age. The viewpoint offers an amazing view over the gorge.

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View of Dylife Valley

Highlight • Gorge

You absolutely have to pause here for selfies and to marvel at this astonishing geological wonder!

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Bwlch Glanmynydd Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet backroad climb over Bwlch Glanmynydd near Llanbrynmair, great valley views.

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Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

This main road out of Machynlleth heading south into the hills takes you past the golf course on your way to Forge, and is a gorgeous strip of tarmac, albeit a bit of a climb!

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Machynlleth Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

Machynlleth is a small town that's guaranteed to have more sheep than inhabitants. It's quite peaceful here, but the village still has a lot to offer. In the centre, beautiful …

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