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Rhyd-y-Benwch, Hafren Forest – Hafren Forest Lane loop from Staylittle

Rhyd-y-Benwch, Hafren Forest – Hafren Forest Lane loop from Staylittle

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Rhyd-y-Benwch, Hafren Forest – Hafren Forest Lane loop from Staylittle

01:38

21.2km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

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14.5 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • River

Tried to cross in one go but wheel got caught so, yep, wet feet. Good place to top up- your bottles though.

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14.5 km

Severn Break Its Neck

Highlight • Waterfall

Some great gravel & MTB trails close by

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14.5 km

Ford on the River Severn, Hafren Forest

Highlight • River

Do not be deceived by this innocent looking ford. Many have tried to ride it and most have got wet feet if not more

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14.7 km

Rhyd-y-Benwch, Hafren Forest

Highlight • Parking

Rhys-y-Benwch
A fab picnic spot with toilets and picnic tables.

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14.7 km

Hafren Forest Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Quiet single lane tarmac road through the Hafren forest.

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17.1 km

Hafren Forest Bunkhouse Water Resupply

Highlight • Rest Area

tap was rusted shut when I was there last, but if someone is in you might be able to ask for some. The toilets down the road don't have running water taps.

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18.5 km

View of Clywedog Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint across to Clywedog Reservoir. From here you can watch the Osprey nest where these birds have returned each year since 2014.

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21.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

7.51 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

7.51 km

2.61 km

319 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Monday 11 May

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Rhyd-y-Benwch, Hafren Forest – Hafren Forest Lane loop from Staylittle

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Severn Break Its Neck

Ford on the River Severn, Hafren Forest

Rhyd-y-Benwch, Hafren Forest

Hafren Forest Lane

Hafren Forest Bunkhouse Water Resupply

View of Clywedog Reservoir

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