Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Minffordd

Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Minffordd

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Cwmorthin Falls – Stwlan Dam loop from Minffordd

02:44

45.8km

1,060m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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After 22.1 km for 291 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.99 km

Coed Pant-y-wrach

Forest

7.21 km

Bwlch-y-maen

Mountain Pass

12.8 km

Allt Goch

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

A fairly steep climb of a mile at an average of 9%

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14.5 km

Pengwern Country House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wednesday... is live folk music night. Away from the crowds and beautiful walks right from the door.
And the bar serves home-made food, too.

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19.3 km

Bridge Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent stop for fuelling the hungry cyclist - recommend the "Bikers and Hikers Breakfast"

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22.2 km

Cwmorthin Falls

Highlight • Viewpoint

Car park gets full up top so park sensibly park close to next car gives more space for others. Don’t park in front of gate as this is used by …

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24.7 km

Stwlan Dam

Highlight • Lake

The climb up to the Llyn Stwlan Reservoir could well be the best-kept secret on British soil. It’s a 3km gravel road that averages at 10%, with spikes of 20%, …

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24.9 km

Stwlan Dam Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If your ride allows it, make a detour to the Llyn Stwlan Reservoir for the stunning series of hairpins leading up to the reservoir edge

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28.3 km

Lakeside Café

Highlight • Cafe

A good place to stop for a break. We particularly enjoyed the lamb burger with mint sauce.
With a bit of luck (or knowledge of the timetable) you can also see the historic steam train steaming past.

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