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Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Elan Valley and Pont-rhyd-y-groes loop from Rhayader

68.1km

05:35

1,140m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Craig Goch Dam – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Abergwesyn

45.4km

03:01

620m

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3. Rhayader Town Clock – Craig Goch Dam loop from Rhayader

31.9km

02:08

330m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Elan Valley Trail – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

41.5km

03:18

610m

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5. Elan Valley Trail – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr

53.4km

03:50

620m

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The best cycling routes around Rhayader

1. Elan Valley and Pont-rhyd-y-groes loop from Rhayader

2. Craig Goch Dam – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Abergwesyn

3. Rhayader Town Clock – Craig Goch Dam loop from Rhayader

4. Elan Valley Trail – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

5. Elan Valley Trail – Craig Goch Dam loop from Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr

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