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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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5.0

(4)

165

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

01:41

30.9km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.7 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!

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1.91 km

Elan Valley Car Park

Highlight • Parking

A great place to start & finish a circular route round the Elan valley or maybe even as far as the Devil's Staircase (if you're feeling fit!!). Best to arrive …

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7.43 km

Old Welsh Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

old bridge in Welsh style

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11.2 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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16.0 km

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pont ar Elan is a pretty little spot to take a rest. Picnic benches alongside the Afon Elan offer you a viewpoint to watch and listen to the stream, with …

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16.2 km

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

Highlight • Climb

This climb packs a punch but the rest of the way up is easy

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21.5 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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26.4 km

Waterfall Near Llanwrtyd Wells

Highlight • River

Little falls with clear water, created to refresh face and cool down cycling feets

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30.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

4.83 km

3.03 km

341 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

12.7 km

2.84 km

157 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

16°C

12°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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

Claerwen Dam

Elan Valley Car Park

Old Welsh Stone Bridge

Craig Goch Dam

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Waterfall Near Llanwrtyd Wells

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