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Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge – Rheidol Falls loop from Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge – Rheidol Falls loop from Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge – Rheidol Falls loop from Aberystwyth

02:04

34.6km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.70 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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843 m

Agnelli's Italian Deli

Highlight • Cafe

A block down from where the pin is -- Mario and Kiara are the best panini and cappuccino makers in Aberystwyth!

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1.75 km

Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

What I want to know is what have the European union ever done for us?
A beautiful bridge across the river on the national cycle network

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4.74 km

Coed Geufron

Forest

16.3 km

Picnic Area by the River Dyfi

Highlight • Viewpoint

Break up your route with a visit the magic of Life Butterfly House and stop for a coffee and cake at the cafe.

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16.9 km

Cwm Rheidol Reservoir

Lake

18.1 km

Rheidol Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Just after crossing the green iron bridge there is a great picnic spot complete with table and benches. Perfect for enjoying the waterfall.
Right next to the Waterfall, there is …

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26.0 km

Capel Bangor Railway Station (Vale of Rheidol Railway)

Highlight • Rest Area

Step aboard restored steam trains for a stunning journey along the Rheidol Valley. The narrow track gauge allows the railway to follow the contours of the terrain with many sharp …

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34.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

6.07 km

2.14 km

838 m

251 m

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

9.99 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge – Rheidol Falls loop from Aberystwyth

Agnelli's Italian Deli

Aberystwyth Cycle Bridge

Picnic Area by the River Dyfi

Rheidol Falls

Capel Bangor Railway Station (Vale of Rheidol Railway)

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