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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Claerwen Dam loop from Llanwrthwl

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Claerwen Dam loop from Llanwrthwl

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Claerwen Dam loop from Llanwrthwl

01:00

19.8km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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8.19 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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9.47 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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10.7 km

Elan Valley Car Park

Highlight • Parking

A great place to start & finish a circular route round the Elan valley or maybe even as far as the Devil's Staircase (if you're feeling fit!!). Best to arrive …

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12.4 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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12.5 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 …

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13.0 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

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VISITOR CENTRE

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is operated by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and is set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam.

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19.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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19.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

3.11 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Claerwen Dam loop from Llanwrthwl

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Elan Valley Car Park

Claerwen Dam

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

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