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Dôl Idris Lake – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Tal-y-bont

Dôl Idris Lake – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Tal-y-bont

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Dôl Idris Lake – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Tal-y-bont

03:37

71.6km

1,080m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.4 km for 148 m

After 31.7 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.23 km

Dyfi National Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

This nature reserve has it all, long walks all the way up to the estuarys end, beaches, birds, and even a train. Parking is actually on the samds of the beach, and theres a cafe and visitors centre nearby too.

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31.6 km

Dôl Idris Lake

Highlight • Lake

At the start of the Minffordd path there is Dôl Idris, a small lake. There's a nice gentle stroll around it for those not wanting to venture too far vertical, …

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32.5 km

View of Bwlch Llyn Bach Pass and Cader Idris

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

True slog definition. A climb you won't appreciate - especially after a long day in the saddle.

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36.8 km

Steep Climb in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Little more than an old farmers’ track, the 25% gradient is a sting in the legs and lungs in equal measure as you fight my way up

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41.6 km

Aberllefenni Slate Quarry Cycle Route

Highlight • Structure

In Aberllefenni, a small road starts that will keep you busy for the next hour. It leads you leisurely, later quite steeply up and up and offers you typical breathtaking …

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45.3 km

Idris Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

An absolute must if you are visiting Dyfi. Superb coffee, a magnificent range of other treats, and a well stocked village shop. A true community hub. For all their latest opening info check out facebook.com/IdrisStores

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54.4 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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60.1 km

Dyfi Osprey Observation Tower

Highlight • Rest Area

The reserve is a healthy mixture of bog, swamp, wet woodland and scrub supporting many animals and plants. Including Osprey. Otters and beavers were recently introduced. There are a visitor centre, cafe, shop and toilet facilities here.

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71.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

20.2 km

7.34 km

2.84 km

1.78 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.9 km

3.16 km

443 m

196 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

24°C

11°C

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Dôl Idris Lake – Machynlleth Clock Tower loop from Tal-y-bont

Dyfi National Nature Reserve

Dôl Idris Lake

View of Bwlch Llyn Bach Pass and Cader Idris

Steep Climb in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Aberllefenni Slate Quarry Cycle Route

Idris Stores

Machynlleth Clock Tower

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