Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llanidloes

Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llanidloes

Hard

riders

Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llanidloes

08:20

117km

2,140m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

70.4 km

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Monument

Top dam of a series creating a chain of reservoirs. The day we rode past the top reservoir was a puddle due to the lack of rain and the heat.

Tip by

71.7 km

Coed yr Allt-goch

Forest

74.3 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.

Tip by

78.7 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

Tip by

80.0 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 …

Tip by

81.6 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Parking

As well as a huge and delightful cafe, you'll also find loos, a museum and a little shop here, so it's well worth popping in for a visit. There's extensive …

Tip by

81.8 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

Tip by

85.6 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Elan Valley is one of the most picturesque areas of Wales. Known as the "Welsh Lake District" the area of beautiful countryside and lakes spans over 70 square miles …

Tip by

87.2 km

Rhayader Town Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated on the River Wye, Rhayader has many beautiful landscapes to explore nearby.

A small market town, Rhayader has long been a natural stopping point for travellers – from the …

Tip by

117 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.3 km

46.6 km

7.56 km

5.86 km

1.20 km

479 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.0 km

36.9 km

28.3 km

6.51 km

1.26 km

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Saturday 26 September

17°C

8°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 40.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

June 1, 2024,Glorious Gravel Cambrian Mountains Epic Long Route

What a fantastic day out, beautiful sunshine, light winds & amazing scenery 😎😎
Lots of fast fire tracks, some excellent single track, some wonderful roads & even a river crossing….oh yeah & plenty of steep hills 😂😂
Had a bit of crash on the way to the fourth feed stop when a bunch of guys stopped suddenly in front of …