Bring wellies ! The river was escaping onto parts of the "road", in parts the water level was well above my bottom bracket. I could mostly escape wading by escaping to the grassy tussocks into which the road is sunken, you can push the bike easily enough on these - although it has been very dry lately, I can imagine this would be a swamp in wetter times.

Mac

October 24, 2022

Mountain biking

Avoid after heavy rain.

Andy

April 5, 2023

Mountain biking

Tough on a gravel bike due to large rocks, but great fun surrounded by stunning views

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Uphill 30 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Llanwrthwl, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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Sunken Road Near the Viaduct

1. Elan Valley loop

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