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Machynlleth Golf Course Road – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Machynlleth

Machynlleth Golf Course Road – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Machynlleth

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Machynlleth Golf Course Road – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Machynlleth

01:56

34.6km

620m

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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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192 m

Toad Hall Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Quirky ‘no frills’ independent hostel.

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20.3 km

Wynford Vaughan-Thomas Memorial Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

After climbing 520 meters, the Wynford Vaugham Thomas Memorial and View Point is a stunning reward for your efforts with views over Cader Idris and Snowdon. Wynford Vaughan Thomas was a BBC correspondent and Radio 4 presenter in the 1970s.

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21.1 km

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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21.1 km

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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32.7 km

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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33.6 km

Machynlleth

Highlight • Settlement

With old cottages and half-timbered buildings, the historic market town of Machynlleth is rather pretty. It sits on the banks of the Afon Dyfi (River Dovey) as it meanders west …

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33.9 km

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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34.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

3.83 km

2.28 km

355 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

6.29 km

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Machynlleth Golf Course Road – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Machynlleth

Toad Hall Hostel

Wynford Vaughan-Thomas Memorial Viewpoint

Sustrans Millennium Mile Marker (Highest in the UK)

Highest Point of the A489 Cycle Route

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Machynlleth

Machynlleth Clock Tower

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