A superb gravel ride. We did it on a mixed weather day as part of a larger 3 day tour and it was stunning in both directions. Well worth the hill climb to get to it if you start in Elan village. A great 2 day shorter trip could be from the reservoir (where there's parking), to the nearby bothy (around 9 miles along), then back the next day.

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1. Claerwen Dam – View of Claerwen Reservoir loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

49.9km

04:10

570m

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

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Distance 20.3 km

Uphill 190 m

Downhill 10 m

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Monday 16 March

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79 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Location: Ysbyty Ystwyth, Ceredigion, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Elan Reservoir Gravel Track

1. Claerwen Dam – View of Claerwen Reservoir loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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