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Dyfi Furnace – Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb loop from Eglwys Fach

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Dyfi Furnace – Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb loop from Eglwys Fach

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Dyfi Furnace – Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb loop from Eglwys Fach

03:09

36.0km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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557 m

Dyfi Furnace and Waterwheel

Highlight • Structure

Built in around 1755 and operational for 50 years, this charcoal-fired blast furnace was once used for smelting iron ore and is one of the best-preserved examples of its kind …

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595 m

Dyfi Furnace

Highlight • Historical Site

15.3 km

Bwlch Glas mine ruins (Cwm Cyneiniog)

Highlight • Cave

Climb the hill for a bit of Lord of the Rings feel...

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15.8 km

Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Road turns to gravel as you enter forestry climbs for 20mins until you reach the nant y moch road

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23.9 km

Anglers' Gravel Track

Highlight • Forest

A great gravel ride, leading through the woods and moors of grazing sheep.

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25.3 km

Moel y Llyn Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Long gravel climb up a forestry road summits that starts near Furnace

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

14.9 km

2.73 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

10.9 km

9.95 km

943 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

20°C

13°C

92 %

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Dyfi Furnace – Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb loop from Eglwys Fach

Dyfi Furnace and Waterwheel

Dyfi Furnace

Bwlch Glas mine ruins (Cwm Cyneiniog)

Bwlch Nant Glas Gravel Climb

Anglers' Gravel Track

Moel y Llyn Gravel Climb

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