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Llyn Brianne Dam Crossing – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Llandovery

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Llyn Brianne Dam Crossing – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Llandovery

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Llyn Brianne Dam Crossing – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Llandovery

07:14

87.4km

1,580m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.8 km for 443 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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41.0 km

Tywi Forest

Forest

58.2 km

Capel Soar y Mynydd

Highlight • Religious Site

Capel Soar Y Mynydd is the most remote chapel in Wales. An invaluable spot to find some shelter on longer trips!

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68.8 km

Llyn Brianne is a spectacular reservoir at almost 300m (990ft) above sea level. It is Wales second largest reservoir by volume and is contained by a 91m (300ft) stone-built dam, which is the largest of its kind in Europe.

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72.0 km

Dinas

Forest

72.1 km

RSPB Gwenffrwd-Dinas Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This charming RSPB site is not far from Llyn Brianne and is home to Twm Sion Cati's cave. You'll find a great circular footpath running nearby the river, boasting beautiful …

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74.9 km

The Towy Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Delightful rural riverside location. Real ales usually from Welsh breweries. There is a large outdoor seating area with views across the river. Popular with walkers, bikers, cyclists and dogs welcome too!

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78.2 km

Cwm Rhaeadr Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Cwm R MTB trail is completely blocked at top end due to hundreds of wind fallen trees this winter. Please consider before as you can not navigate loop.

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87.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.0 km

24.0 km

12.1 km

6.86 km

547 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

23.9 km

16.1 km

12.6 km

2.64 km

326 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

23°C

15°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Llyn Brianne Dam Crossing – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Llandovery

Capel Soar y Mynydd