Dyfi National Nature Reserve – Happy Valley Climb loop from Tal-y-bont

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Dyfi National Nature Reserve – Happy Valley Climb loop from Tal-y-bont

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Dyfi National Nature Reserve – Happy Valley Climb loop from Tal-y-bont

04:40

74.8km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.10 km

Coed Erglodd

Forest

7.52 km

Dyfi Furnace and Waterwheel

Highlight • Structure

Built in around 1755 and operational for 50 years, this charcoal-fired blast furnace was once used for smelting iron ore and is one of the best-preserved examples of its kind …

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9.22 km

This nature reserve has it all, long walks all the way up to the estuarys end, beaches, birds, and even a train. Parking is actually on the samds of the beach, and theres a cafe and visitors centre nearby too.

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11.6 km

Dyfi Osprey Centre

Highlight • Cafe

See local ospreys. Eat lovely food in their cafe. Relax in the surroundings.

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18.6 km

Machynlleth Stone Bridge Over the River Dyfi

Highlight • River

As soon as you leave the town, the views of the Dyfi valley and surrounding hills are superb.

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22.9 km

Gwerniago Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful well managed campsite with good facilities.

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25.2 km

Happy Valley Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fairly steep climb followed by a lot descent through a beautiful valley with hardly any traffic. Much nicer than the A496 running further South.

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43.2 km

Coed y Gofer

Forest

45.8 km

View of the Dwyryd Estuary

Highlight • River

Very scenic & a great road ride.

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74.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

14.4 km

7.10 km

2.86 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.5 km

9.76 km

599 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

88 %

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Dyfi National Nature Reserve – Happy Valley Climb loop from Tal-y-bont

Dyfi Furnace and Waterwheel