Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.08 km for 163 m

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Start point

Parking

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8.78 km

Gravel track along the Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Excellent quality gravel track with stunning views of the reservoir.

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14.9 km

Gravel Path Along Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Claerwen Reservoir is the largest and the newest of the four Elan Valley Reservoirs. Once you reach the top, another "wow“ experience awaits you!

The view over the huge …

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22.7 km

Singletrack Descent with View of Lake and Hills

Highlight • MTB Park

Incredible descent with fantastic panoramic views.

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44.0 km

View of Strata Florida

Highlight • Trail

Gravel or mountain bike best for the descent down the fire road. Best on a clear day with a few clouds for that dramatic scene,

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48.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

10.6 km

1.78 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

25.8 km

14.4 km

5.79 km

1.98 km

910 m

Elevation

Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

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Sunday 14 December

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84 %

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