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The Elan Valley Trail – Craig Goch dam Loop from Elan Village

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The Elan Valley Trail – Craig Goch dam Loop from Elan Village

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October 5, 2022

The Elan Valley Trail – Craig Goch dam Loop from Elan Village

Hard

02:20

33.3km

14.3km/h

500m

500m

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Overview

Hard 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.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.1 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

420 m

Elan Village Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

24hr, very clean and spacious facilities, useful if you get stuck in a storm or your bivvy spot is taken over by midges!

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2

495 m

As well as a huge and delightful cafe, you'll also find loos, a museum and a little shop here, so it's well worth popping in for a visit. There's extensive …

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3

1.92 km

Camping Site in the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Rest Area

Camping in beautiful scenery. Toilets, showers available.

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4

4.49 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • 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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5

5.91 km

Clive Powell Bikes

Highlight • Cycleway

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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6

10.9 km

Steep Hill on Quiet Lane

Highlight • Trail

7

23.4 km

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Monument

Top dam of a series creating a chain of reservoirs. The day we rode past the top reservoir was a puddle due to the lack of rain and the heat.

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8

28.0 km

Stunning lakeside reflection views. A great start to an Elan Valley ride.

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B

33.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

6.69 km

5.05 km

438 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

10.8 km

2.89 km

2.21 km

359 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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