Want to go road cycling around Rhayader? We’ve reviewed all of the road rides around Rhayader to identify the best. Explore them all here, and find your perfect road cycling route around Rhayader.

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Rhayader to Elan small loop

31.4km

01:45

560m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Crossgates & Nantmel loop from Rhayader

56.9km

03:06

900m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Nantgwyllt Church – Claerwen Dam loop from Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr

31.7km

01:52

410m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Claerwen Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Elan Village

111km

05:37

1,710m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Claerwen Dam – 49er Hill Climb loop from Elan Village

116km

06:30

1,740m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Rhayader

1. Rhayader to Elan small loop

2. Crossgates & Nantmel loop from Rhayader

3. Nantgwyllt Church – Claerwen Dam loop from Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr

4. Claerwen Dam – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Elan Village

5. Claerwen Dam – 49er Hill Climb loop from Elan Village

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