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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Claewen Dam

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Claewen Dam

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Claewen Dam

03:17

34.8km

910m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.9 km for 92 m

After 22.3 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.84 km

Singletrack Descent with View of Lake and Hills

Highlight • MTB Park

Incredible descent with fantastic panoramic views.

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13.8 km

Steep Climb on Rocky Trail

Highlight • Climb

Steep track. A tricky one to climb!

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21.8 km

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Caban-Coch Reservoir is one of four reservoirs in the Elan Valley Reservoirs, which supply the city of Birmingham in particular with drinking water. This one is the second largest …

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22.5 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore

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25.3 km

Stone Wall Lane

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful stonewall lanes, you may encounter farmers in tractors, but otherwise it’s completely deserted!

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27.3 km

View of Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This really feels like the green desert - super wild and remote.

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27.8 km

The Sunken Road (View of Claerwen Dam)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The road here has been eroded into a watery, rocky track. Either get your feet wet or negotiate a way around the bigger puddles! Popular with local mountain bikers.

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34.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

9.93 km

5.34 km

3.54 km

1.10 km

161 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

8.14 km

6.84 km

4.51 km

2.51 km

969 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 14 May

10°C

1°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Claewen Dam

Singletrack Descent with View of Lake and Hills

Steep Climb on Rocky Trail

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Stone Wall Lane

View of Claerwen Reservoir

The Sunken Road (View of Claerwen Dam)

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