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Rhayader Town Clock – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

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Rhayader Town Clock – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

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Rhayader Town Clock – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

02:14

31.7km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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495 m

Rhayader Town Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated on the River Wye, Rhayader has many beautiful landscapes to explore nearby.

A small market town, Rhayader has long been a natural stopping point for travellers – from the …

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527 m

The Old Swan Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

Breakfast here is a work of art. There are also a couple of tables and a bike rack right outside the cafe. Cake looks good too although I didn’t have room for it.

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685 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

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8.60 km

Ancient Coach Road Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

As warned on the way signs, this route follows an Ancient Coach road, "scenic but rough and muddy when wet". And what great scenery you are rewarded with, looking across the River Wye valley.

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8.82 km

Ancient Coach Road (National Cycle Route 8)

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely gravel road (may need to walk in places on a road bike) with stunning views over Wye Valley.

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10.6 km

Ty'n-y-lon Wood

Forest

15.2 km

National Cycle Network Route 8 at Trembyd

Highlight • Cycleway

A part of the Lon Las Cymru this is proper National Cycle Route rough stuff. In summer it's ok on road tyres if you're not too precious about your bike, …

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28.9 km

Dolafallen Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Former railway bridge crossing the River Elan.

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29.6 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 …

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31.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

7.61 km

1.74 km

371 m

209 m

185 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

5.52 km

1.65 km

812 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

23°C

11°C

22 %

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Rhayader Town Clock – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

Rhayader Town Clock

The Old Swan Tearooms

Clive Powell Bikes

Ancient Coach Road Gravel Path

Ancient Coach Road (National Cycle Route 8)

National Cycle Network Route 8 at Trembyd

Dolafallen Bridge

Elan Valley Trail

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