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Llyn Brianne Dam – Llyn Brianne Dam Crossing loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

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Llyn Brianne Dam – Llyn Brianne Dam Crossing loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

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Llyn Brianne Dam – Llyn Brianne Dam Crossing loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

04:17

58.7km

1,130m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.36 km

Dinas

Forest

6.51 km

RSPB Gwenffrwd-Dinas Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This charming RSPB site is not far from Llyn Brianne and is home to Twm Sion Cati's cave. You'll find a great circular footpath running nearby the river, boasting beautiful …

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8.93 km

Llyn Brianne Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning spot and worth the extra few hundred metres detour if the plan is otherwise to simply ride around the reservoir.

You'll find brilliant gravel and forestry roads on one …

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9.78 km

Llyn Brianne is a spectacular reservoir at almost 300m (990ft) above sea level. It is Wales second largest reservoir by volume and is contained by a 91m (300ft) stone-built dam, which is the largest of its kind in Europe.

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16.7 km

Carreg Clochdy Viewpoint Over Llyn Brianne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop for a photo or a picnic, an amazing view over Llyn Brianne you'll wonder if you left Wales and cycled to Norway

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24.7 km

Capel Soar y Mynydd

Highlight • Religious Site

Capel Soar Y Mynydd is the most remote chapel in Wales. An invaluable spot to find some shelter on longer trips!

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55.2 km

The Towy Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Delightful rural riverside location. Real ales usually from Welsh breweries. There is a large outdoor seating area with views across the river. Popular with walkers, bikers, cyclists and dogs welcome too!

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58.5 km

Cwm Rhaeadr Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Cwm R MTB trail is completely blocked at top end due to hundreds of wind fallen trees this winter. Please consider before as you can not navigate loop.

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58.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.3 km

2.33 km

2.01 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

44.2 km

9.09 km

3.31 km

1.76 km

361 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Llyn Brianne Dam – Llyn Brianne Dam Crossing loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

RSPB Gwenffrwd-Dinas Nature Reserve

Llyn Brianne Dam

Llyn Brianne Dam Crossing

Carreg Clochdy Viewpoint Over Llyn Brianne

Capel Soar y Mynydd

The Towy Bridge Inn

Cwm Rhaeadr Mountain Bike Trail

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