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Claerwen Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Coed Ty'n y Bedw ( Grogwynion Nature reserve)

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Claerwen Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Coed Ty'n y Bedw ( Grogwynion Nature reserve)

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Claerwen Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Coed Ty'n y Bedw ( Grogwynion Nature reserve)

04:55

101km

1,320m

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 28, 2026

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Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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14.8 km

Devil's Cauldron

Viewpoint

2

53.3 km

Rhayader Town Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated on the River Wye, Rhayader has many beautiful landscapes to explore nearby.

A small market town, Rhayader has long been a natural stopping point for travellers – from the …

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3

58.8 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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4

61.6 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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5

69.1 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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6

74.3 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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7

83.1 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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8

87.5 km

Old Metal Mines of the Elan Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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94.0 km

Coed Lledwenau

Forest

10

94.8 km

49er Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Good climb into Devils Bridge

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95.4 km

Coed y Bont

Forest

B

101 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.7 km

39.5 km

9.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.5 km

15.5 km

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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