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

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

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

04:15

45.5km

730m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.2 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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19.7 km

Gravel track along the Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Excellent quality gravel track with stunning views of the reservoir.

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21.7 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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25.9 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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38.7 km

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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39.4 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore

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41.0 km

Elan Oaks Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

We stayed here in 2022 before the new facilities were built - I rather liked the outdoor sinks in the camping field, I hope they are still there.

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43.0 km

Bluebell Tree Tunnel

Highlight • Forest

The little cycle trail is a beautiful trail away from the busy main road - it’s also relatively flat, so if you’ve just come over the hills from Knighton via …

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45.3 km

Neil's Wheels Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Essential bike spares on the route of the Trans Cambrian Way. Super nice chap that leant us tools to keep us rolling.

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45.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

14.3 km

9.82 km

4.91 km

995 m

100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

10.0 km

9.91 km

8.92 km

5.06 km

565 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 18 June

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

Gravel track along the Claerwen Reservoir

Wild Camping Spot Above Claerwen Reservoir

Gravel Path Along Claerwen Reservoir

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Elan Oaks Campsite

Bluebell Tree Tunnel

Neil's Wheels Bike Shop

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