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Elan Valley Trail – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Trail – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

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4.0

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Elan Valley Trail – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

01:24

18.5km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.16 km for 851 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

156 m

Clive Powell Bikes

Highlight • Cycleway

Well stocked local bike shop, specialising in Whyte and Giant brands, both road and mountain bikes. Had the brakes pads I needed just in time, phew!

More at clivepowellbikes.com

Tip by

2

476 m

Triangle Inn

Highlight • Pub

Best pub in Rhayader - hearty portions of delicious food, veggie options, nice cask ales and other local brews and beautiful at sunset!

Tip by

3

1.67 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Elan Valley is one of the most picturesque areas of Wales. Known as the "Welsh Lake District" the area of beautiful countryside and lakes spans over 70 square miles …

Tip by

4

2.45 km

Dolafallen Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Former railway bridge crossing the River Elan.

Tip by

5

12.9 km

Elan Village Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

24hr, very clean and spacious facilities, useful if you get stuck in a storm or your bivvy spot is taken over by midges!

Tip by

6

13.0 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Parking

As well as a huge and delightful cafe, you'll also find loos, a museum and a little shop here, so it's well worth popping in for a visit. There's extensive …

Tip by

7

13.1 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

Tip by

8

14.4 km

Camping Site in the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Rest Area

Camping in beautiful scenery. Toilets, showers available.

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B

18.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

5.92 km

2.73 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.34 km

6.00 km

4.08 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 29 July

18°C

8°C

30 %

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