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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Caban Coch Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Caban Coch Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Caban Coch Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

01:41

16.1km

140m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 27, 2026

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42 m

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Structure

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and is set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam.

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375 m

The Elan Valley Trail follows the line of the old railway from Cwmdauddwr and finishes at Craig Goch dam. It's a permissive route open for use by walkers / runners, cyclists and horse riders. Amazing views to keep you going!

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684 m

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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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1.96 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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8.04 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

Open as of 17th March 2023!!!

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10.8 km

Garreg Ddu Reservoir and Bridge on the Elan Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning lakeside reflection views. A great start to an Elan Valley ride.

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15.7 km

Caban Coch Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

The lowest of the dams in the sequence of four built in the valley of the Elan River is Caban Coch Dam. It is the simplest and most functional in …

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

1.72 km

429 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

2.24 km

1.93 km

652 m

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Lowest point (220 m)

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