The Claerwen Reservoir is the largest and the newest of the four Elan Valley Reservoirs. Once you reach the top, another "wow“ experience awaits you!

The view over the huge lake is simply breathtaking. And the best: A really nice gravel path leads along it. Without any traffic, without people, without cell phone network. Here you have your peace.

irishmick

June 1, 2019

Mountain biking

Great Ride ….but a few boggy sections ,,,,had to hike it a mile or so but still ...really good !!!!

Adam Hayes

May 9, 2022

Mountain biking

Incredible gravel road along the reservoir, gets better and better as it goes along.

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1. Trans Cambrian Way and Claerwen Reservoir Loop

63.2km

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This difficult 39.3-mile mountain biking loop in the Claerwen National Nature Reserve offers remote Welsh landscapes and reservoir views.

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2. Trans Cambrian Way: Claerwen Reservoir Loop

48.9km

04:34

900m

This difficult 30.4-mile mountain biking loop around Claerwen Reservoir offers remote beauty, challenging terrain, and stunning views in the

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3. Puke Hill – Claerddu River Crossing loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

72.5km

06:24

1,330m

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

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Elevation 400 m

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Location: Rhayader, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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Gravel Path Along Claerwen Reservoir

1. Trans Cambrian Way and Claerwen Reservoir Loop

2. Trans Cambrian Way: Claerwen Reservoir Loop

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