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Nant Y Moch Reservoir trail – Machynlleth Loop from Machynlleth

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Nant Y Moch Reservoir trail – Machynlleth Loop from Machynlleth

thehumph planned a mountain bike ride

May 23, 2022

Nant Y Moch Reservoir trail – Machynlleth Loop from Machynlleth

Hard

04:45

55.8km

11.8km/h

1,060m

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Overview

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.5 km for 1.67 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.73 km

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

This main road out of Machynlleth heading south into the hills takes you past the golf course on your way to Forge, and is a gorgeous strip of tarmac, albeit a bit of a climb!

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11.6 km

Slate Bridleway Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

extremely steep , fast and technical downhill section over loose slate ,exposed rocks and smooth slab sections, expect speeds over 35mph , great fun

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23.5 km

Nant y Moch Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great place for a cool off in river / lake after the massive gravel climb up

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25.0 km

Nant Y Moch Reservoir Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

One of the best double track trails in Wales for MTB or gravel riders. Ride through the valley alongside Nant Y Moch reservoir on the traffic free road, a good …

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45.3 km

Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The most spectacular balcony road along the valley side with gorgeous views and often circle around you. There's a mix of grassy climb, wide gravel doubletrack and a few gates …

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55.1 km

Machynlleth Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

Machynlleth is a small town that's guaranteed to have more sheep than inhabitants. It's quite peaceful here, but the village still has a lot to offer. In the centre, beautiful …

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55.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

23.5 km

2.19 km

1.19 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

29.8 km

14.0 km

10.9 km

982 m

162 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Nant Y Moch Reservoir trail – Machynlleth Loop from Machynlleth

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Slate Bridleway Descent

Nant y Moch Reservoir

Nant Y Moch Reservoir Trail

Valley Balcony Gravel Track (Mach 1 Loop)

Machynlleth Clock Tower

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