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Llyn Brianne Dam – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Carmarthenshire
Cilycwm

Llyn Brianne Dam – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

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Llyn Brianne Dam – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

02:08

28.6km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Parking

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7.14 km

Steep Rocky Path

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

maybe ok on a mountain bike, and maybe even ok coming down on a gravel bike, but going up with loaded bikepacking bags we were pushing all the way!

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2

16.8 km

Gravel Descent With View of the Reservoir

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Perfect fire trail gravel road, take in the views as you head down to the road that hugs the edge of the reservoir

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3

20.0 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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22.4 km

RSPB Gwenffrwd-Dinas Nature Reserve

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This charming RSPB site is not far from Llyn Brianne and is home to Twm Sion Cati's cave. You'll find a great circular footpath running nearby the river, boasting beautiful …

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5

25.1 km

Rhandirmwyn Bridge

Highlight • River

Built in 1913 the Rhandirmwyn Bridge links the two sides of the Towy valley by this rivetted girder road bridge. On the southern side you'll find the Towy Bridge Inn, a lovely riverside pub.

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25.1 km

The Towy Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

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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25.9 km

Brynglas Cottage

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We stayed here early in the year with two friends for a winter escape to this gorgeous valley and were treated to a weekend of glorious weather! The host Frede …

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28.4 km

Cwm Rhaeadr Mountain Bike Trail

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Cwm R MTB trail is completely blocked at top end due to hundreds of wind fallen trees this winter. Please consider before as you can not navigate loop.

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28.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

8.17 km

2.81 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

12.0 km

10.5 km

5.97 km

137 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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