Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nant Irfon National Nature Reserve

Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.36 km

Treflyn Methodist Schoolroom

Ruins

10.8 km

Rhiwdywyll

Forest

25.6 km

Devil's Staircase Climb (Abergwesyn)

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Deep in the wilderness lies a hill that needs no introduction, the Devil’s Staircase, and it’s the opportunity to tackle this beast that will lure many to sign up for …

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28.2 km

Abergwesyn Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely beautiful, even in the cold and wet!

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65.5 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 …

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72.9 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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80.4 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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94.4 km

Winding Road Through Cambrian Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful road with rolling gradients, open visibility helps make it a dream to ride.

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98.9 km

Old Metal Mines of the Elan Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

A great place to explore the mining heritage of this scenic valley

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105 km

Coed Lledwenau

Forest

106 km

49er Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Good climb into Devils Bridge

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115 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

96.8 km

12.3 km

5.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.7 km

52.0 km

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Monday 13 April

13°C

0°C

88 %

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