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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Builth Road

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Builth Road

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Builth Road

07:48

121km

1,930m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 114 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.5 km

Puke Hill

Highlight • Trail

Get ready for a big climb! It isn't called puke hill for nothing! Top views overlooking the reservoirs reward you.

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24.8 km

The Sunken Road (View of Claerwen Dam)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The road here has been eroded into a watery, rocky track. Either get your feet wet or negotiate a way around the bigger puddles! Popular with local mountain bikers.

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37.1 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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42.1 km

Gravel track along the Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Excellent quality gravel track with stunning views of the reservoir.

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45.1 km

Gravel Trail Along Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here it is simply fantastically beautiful!
The trails are sometimes really demanding, sometimes slippery and sometimes so exposed that you have to push your bike a few meters.

Pure adventure, …

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45.3 km

Claerddu River Crossing

Highlight • Trail

Can be quite flooded & fast flowing after rain - take care

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60.0 km

Cae Maes y Beudy

Forest

62.3 km

Coed Lledwenau

Forest

63.9 km

Viewpoint

87.6 km

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

A hidden gem is the heart of Wales. The area is perfect for exploring by bike. There are so many routes to choose from ranging from family rides, road bike and mtb!

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96.3 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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121 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.5 km

35.1 km

7.49 km

4.15 km

1.87 km

1.22 km

Surfaces

63.2 km

30.2 km

18.3 km

8.35 km

1.24 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 10 May

12°C

1°C

39 %

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Builth Road

Puke Hill

The Sunken Road (View of Claerwen Dam)

Gravel Path Along Claerwen Reservoir

Gravel track along the Claerwen Reservoir

Gravel Trail Along Claerwen Reservoir

Claerddu River Crossing

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