The Caban-Coch Reservoir is one of four reservoirs in the Elan Valley Reservoirs, which supply the city of Birmingham in particular with drinking water. This one is the second largest and its dam is quite impressive.

The cycle path goes to the right of the lakeshore and there is a small rest area at the top. Here you can relax a bit and watch the large water surface or admire the dam. Swimming is unfortunately not allowed, and would be no fun anyway, as the shore is hardly accessible.

irishmick

July 12, 2019

Mountain biking

Just cant beat this place !!!!!

Yan

April 15, 2019

Mountain biking

If you are riding around the reservoirs this is always a good place to stop for a brake & just look at it.

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

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1. Elan Valley loop

54.0km

05:01

1,330m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Puke Hill – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr

29.8km

02:27

570m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Claerddu River Crossing loop from Ystrad Meurig

77.3km

05:48

1,300m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Elevation 230 m

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

1. Elan Valley loop

2. Puke Hill – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr

3. Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Claerddu River Crossing loop from Ystrad Meurig

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