Llyn Brianne Dam – Abergwesyn Pass loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

Llyn Brianne Dam – Abergwesyn Pass loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

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Llyn Brianne Dam – Abergwesyn Pass loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

03:27

53.1km

1,100m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.36 km

Dinas

Forest

8.90 km

Llyn Brianne Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning spot and worth the extra few hundred metres detour if the plan is otherwise to simply ride around the reservoir.

You'll find brilliant gravel and forestry roads on one …

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9.95 km

View of Llyn Brianne Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Llyn Brianne is a beautiful place for a bike ride. You can stop here or carry around to the view point on the opposite side

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15.0 km

Carreg Clochdy Viewpoint Over Llyn Brianne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop for a photo or a picnic, an amazing view over Llyn Brianne you'll wonder if you left Wales and cycled to Norway

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22.6 km

Devil's Staircase Climb from Llyn Brianne Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Confronting the Devil's Staircase northbound from near Llyn Brianne reservoir is tackling one of Wales's most infamous climbs, famed for its savage steepness and remote beauty. Prepare for an immediate, …

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24.3 km

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Deep in the wilderness lies a hill that needs no introduction, the Devil’s Staircase, and it’s the opportunity to tackle this beast that will lure many to sign up for …

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26.9 km

Abergwesyn Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely beautiful, even in the cold and wet!

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42.3 km

View of Llyn Brianne

Highlight • Lake

Llyn Brianne is a beautiful place for a bike ride. Enjoy the views.

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49.6 km

The Towy Bridge Inn

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Delightful rural riverside location. Real ales usually from Welsh breweries. There is a large outdoor seating area with views across the river. Popular with walkers, bikers, cyclists and dogs welcome too!

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53.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.2 km

408 m

379 m

122 m

Surfaces

40.5 km