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Elan Valley Trail – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Llyswen

Elan Valley Trail – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Llyswen

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Elan Valley Trail – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Llyswen

03:36

84.9km

670m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 65.0 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.78 km

Llanstephan to Erwood Station — NCR 8

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great stretch of National Cycle Route 8 along the River Wye. The road here is built on the former Mid-Wales Railway track bed and crosses the Afon Bachawy on …

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7.53 km

Erwood Station Gallery & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Small selection of cakes, cold drinks and a coffee machine. Some lovely art as well
Very useful as pubs on route had been closed

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16.0 km

Coed Glan-Gwy

Forest

40.4 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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42.5 km

Lost Arc Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for refreshments

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42.9 km

Ty Morgan's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fab cafe in the heart of Rhyader perfect for cyclists and outdoors folk for refuelling! On the junction of two long distance national cycle trails.

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43.0 km

Rhayader Town Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated on the River Wye, Rhayader has many beautiful landscapes to explore nearby.

A small market town, Rhayader has long been a natural stopping point for travellers – from the …

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65.0 km

Builth Wells Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Builth Wells is a pretty market town in the heart of Mid Wales. Situated at the meeting of the Rivers Irfon and Wye.

If you're staying awhile, shop's, cafe's and …

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80.8 km

Lady Milford's Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Interesting little bridge, added some variety to my ride and a different perspective crossing over the river

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84.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.2 km

25.9 km

4.99 km

1.63 km

107 m

104 m

Surfaces

83.3 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

26°C

16°C

25 %

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Elan Valley Trail – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Llyswen

Llanstephan to Erwood Station — NCR 8

Erwood Station Gallery & Café

Elan Valley Trail

Lost Arc Café

Ty Morgan's Café

Rhayader Town Clock

Builth Wells Bridge

Lady Milford's Bridge

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