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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21.9 km

Rhayader Town Clock

The first town on the River Wye, Rhayader has many beautiful nature spots to explore with the Elan and Claerwen Valleys and Cambrian Mountains on its doorstep. The small market …

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21.9 km

The Old Swan Tearooms

Breakfast here is a work of art. There are also a couple of tables and a bike rack right outside the cafe. Cake looks good too although I didn’t have room for it.

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22.1 km

Clive Powell Bikes

Well stocked local bike shop, specialising in Whyte and Giant brands, both road and mountain bikes. Had the brakes pads I needed just in time, phew!

More at clivepowellbikes.com

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23.5 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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31.4 km

Ancient Coach Road Gravel Path

As warned on the way signs, this route follows an Ancient Coach road, "scenic but rough and muddy when wet". And what great scenery you are rewarded with, looking across the River Wye valley.

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39.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

3.72 km

3.07 km

2.26 km

1.96 km

Surfaces

19.7 km

14.3 km

3.38 km

1.64 km

Elevation

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Rhayader and Llanwrthwl loop from Newbridge-on-Wye

Rhayader Town Clock

The Old Swan Tearooms

Clive Powell Bikes

Elan Valley Trail

Ancient Coach Road Gravel Path

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