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Martin Bryant planned a gravel ride
March 2, 2022
Reservoirs and mountains of the Elan Valley — Gravel heaven in Wales
06:57
78.8km
11.3km/h
1,300m
1,300m
Overview
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 16.0 km for 315 m
Most people would complete this in 2-3 days
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Waypoints
Rhayader Town Clock
Highlight • Historical Site
A small market town, Rhayader has long been a natural stopping point for travellers – from the …
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1.96 km
Elan Valley Trail
Highlight • Trail
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9.42 km
The Sunken Road (View of Claerwen Dam)
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
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30.0 km
Gravel Trail Along Claerwen Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
The trails are sometimes really demanding, sometimes slippery and sometimes so exposed that you have to push your bike a few meters.
Pure adventure, …
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32.8 km
Claerddu Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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78.8 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
35.8 km
32.1 km
4.35 km
3.46 km
2.81 km
295 m
Surfaces
31.5 km
26.7 km
16.1 km
2.65 km
1.89 km
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Route Details
Elevation
Highest point (480 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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