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Craig Goch Dam

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Craig Goch Dam

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  • Location: Rhayader, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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    July 31, 2022

    Cycling

    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.

    July 7, 2019

    Road cycling

    A great view point on one of the main elan valley dams. Accessible to road bikes.

    August 26, 2021

    Road cycling

    Construction built 1897-1904. Producing 480kW. Nice piece of engineering in beautiful location.
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    Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Rhayader

    31.4km

    02:07

    310m

    310m

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 330 m

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    Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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    Location: Rhayader, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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