Expert bike 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: June 12, 2024

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

302 m in total

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Start point

Parking

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1.23 km

Elan Valley 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 …

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12.4 km

Claerwen Dam

Lovely views along the Clarewen reservoir & down along the valley. Great in good weather - harsh in inclement weather!

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19.7 km

View of Claerwen Reservoir

One of the most beautiful gravel roads I’ve ridden in Wales. Not suitable for road bikes as gravel is pretty rough in places.

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26.9 km

An area that feels different from anywhere else I know. The land is lumpy with an impressive mix of green and brown at this time of year. Lots of wildlife, loads of dragonflies, kites, ravens and big fat caterpillars.

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34.3 km

Singletrack Across the Common

awesome single or double track across/down the common. didn't get photos as was having to much fun!

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53.4 km

Cwm Ystwyth Scenic Road

Nice stretch of smooth tarmac and generally a quiet road with an epic rolling landscape.

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60.3 km

Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader

Amazing climb or decent. Well worth it. Great vista views of the desert of wales.

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68.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

26.6 km

7.28 km

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

26.3 km

15.1 km

237 m

Elevation

Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

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Friday 10 October

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Elan Valley and Pont-rhyd-y-groes loop from Rhayader

Elan Valley Trail

Claerwen Dam

View of Claerwen Reservoir

Teifi Pools

Singletrack Across the Common

Cwm Ystwyth Scenic Road

Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader

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