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Rhayader

Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Rhayader

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Wales
Powys
Rhayader

Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Rhayader

Moderate

4.9

(22)

348

riders

Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Rhayader

02:07

31.4km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

598 m

Triangle Inn

Highlight • Pub

Best pub in Rhayader - hearty portions of delicious food, veggie options, nice cask ales and other local brews and beautiful at sunset!

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2

1.79 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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3

4.36 km

Camping Site in the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Rest Area

Camping in beautiful scenery. Toilets, showers available.

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4

5.79 km

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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5

8.62 km

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

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6

12.9 km

Elan Valley Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very artistic processing of tree stumps with animal scenes
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7

16.2 km

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

A hidden gem is the heart of Wales. The area is perfect for exploring by bike. There are so many routes to choose from ranging from family rides, road bike and mtb!

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8

16.7 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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18.0 km

Coed yr Allt-goch

Forest

B

31.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

8.96 km

6.74 km

339 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

5.95 km

3.13 km

3.01 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Sunday 10 May

12°C

0°C

35 %

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