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Craig Goch Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

Craig Goch Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Craig Goch Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

05:37

110km

1,710m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 110 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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319 m

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

Tip by

7.32 km

View of the Valley and Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Approx 350m climb. Pic does not do it justice! Waterfalls and sheep;

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21.6 km

Winding Road Through Cambrian Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful road with rolling gradients, open visibility helps make it a dream to ride.

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30.9 km

Jubilee Arch

Highlight • Climb

Nice 10min climb from either Devils Bridge or Cwmystwyth. Can ride as part of a loop around Hafod estate from Aberystwyth

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48.4 km

View of Cwm Rheidol from Devils Bridge Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Top of a valley Rd

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54.5 km

Old Harbour

Lake

82.3 km

Old Metal Mines of the Elan Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

A great place to explore the mining heritage of this scenic valley

Tip by

100 km

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Monument

Top dam of a series creating a chain of reservoirs. The day we rode past the top reservoir was a puddle due to the lack of rain and the heat.

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101 km

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

A hidden gem is the heart of Wales. The area is perfect for exploring by bike. There are so many routes to choose from ranging from family rides, road bike and mtb!

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110 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.3 km

35.6 km

10.00 km

1.12 km

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

99.2 km

10.9 km

308 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

12°C

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Craig Goch Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Craig Goch Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

Claerwen Dam

View of the Valley and Reservoir

Winding Road Through Cambrian Mountains

Jubilee Arch

View of Cwm Rheidol from Devils Bridge Road

Old Metal Mines of the Elan Estate

Craig Goch Dam

Elan Valley Reservoirs

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