The Caban-Coch Reservoir is one of four reservoirs in the Elan Valley Reservoirs, which supply the city of Birmingham in particular with drinking water. This one is the second largest …

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5.19 km

Singletrack Descent with View of Lake and Hills

Highlight • MTB Park

Incredible descent with fantastic panoramic views.

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13.0 km

Gravel Path Along Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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17.1 km

Wild Camping Spot Above Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice spot to pitch up especially if the bothy is full

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17.9 km

Gravel track along the Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Excellent quality gravel track with stunning views of the reservoir.

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38.8 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Toilets, cafe, and elan water refills!

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38.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

9.15 km

4.92 km

3.33 km

349 m

106 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

14.1 km

4.41 km

440 m

107 m

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

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