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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Reservoirs loop from Rhayader

03:52

53.8km

630m

Cycling

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.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.23 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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2

3.80 km

Camping Site in the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Rest Area

Camping in beautiful scenery. Toilets, showers available.

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3

5.23 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Parking

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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14.1 km

Coed yr Allt-goch

Forest

5

16.0 km

View of the Dam and Valley

Highlight • Structure

wonderful views of the top of the dam and up the valley.

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6

17.4 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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7

20.7 km

Elan Valley Sculpture Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very artistic processing of tree stumps with animal scenes
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8

31.8 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Structure

Lovely views along the Clarewen reservoir & down along the valley. Great in good weather - harsh in inclement weather!

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9

35.4 km

View of Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Even on a wet day this is a spectacular place to visit - Great fun on a gravel bike

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B

53.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

17.3 km

15.3 km

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

9.85 km

7.48 km

2.03 km

223 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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