Pretty stretch of the Afon Clywedog, meandering through lush countryside shortly before its confluence with the Dee. The lanes here can be hard work to ride, especially after wet weather.

Richard

March 5, 2022

Cycling

Careful on the country lanes near here especially towards the Dee, very loose and wet, many puddles!

Lol Pro And Her Dog 🇬🇧 🐕🌻

November 10, 2024

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The Afon Clywedog is an upland headwater tributary of the River Severn in Powys, It is approximately 29 km long and has its source on the flanks of Plynlimon and has its confluence with the Severn in Llanidloes. The annual rainfall over the catchment is between 1737 mm and 1836 mm.

It has a dragon trail to follow and beautiful waterfalls

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1. Llangollen Canal, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & the Dee Valley loop from Chirk

48.0km

03:01

460m

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

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2. Bangor-on-Dee Bridge – Afon Clywedog loop from Wrexham General

44.3km

02:40

220m

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

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3. Bangor-on-Dee Bridge – Hanmer Mere loop from Marchwiel

56.0km

03:21

390m

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

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Elevation -10 m

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Monday 9 March

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41 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Afon Clywedog

1. Llangollen Canal, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & the Dee Valley loop from Chirk

2. Bangor-on-Dee Bridge – Afon Clywedog loop from Wrexham General

3. Bangor-on-Dee Bridge – Hanmer Mere loop from Marchwiel

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