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Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel – 49er Hill Climb loop from Vale of Rheidol Railway

Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel – 49er Hill Climb loop from Vale of Rheidol Railway

Moderate

5.0

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Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel – 49er Hill Climb loop from Vale of Rheidol Railway

02:03

43.3km

600m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cae'r Meirch SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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344 m

View of Cwm Rheidol from Devils Bridge Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Top of a valley Rd

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3.41 km

Bridge by Tan y Bwlch

Highlight • Trail

Very bumpy detour but ends up picking up the Ystwyth trail

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14.7 km

Aber-Magwr Wood

Forest

22.6 km

Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel

Highlight • Historical Site

Big old water wheel that used to service a local lead mine. there is a nice plaque telling you the history of the town and mine.

If your in the area, go visit the cafe opposite. Banging pastys.

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22.7 km

This place is a gem. A bit of an oasis in a desert if you are on your bike and want a hot drink or to fill your water bottles. It is an honesty cafe in a house opposite Moduron Hafod Garage. Especially helpful if you are doing the Trans Cambrian Way in 3 days, just stay on the road at Ysbyty Ystwyth and drop down to Pont-rhyd-y-groes. You will have to climb back up to rejoin the route though (Hafodty road is most direct but steep!)

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23.0 km

Miners Arms Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop for food, drink and a bed for the night if you are riding the Trans Cambrian Way. Jan and Steve are really accommodating and there is a sandwich shop just down the road if you need something to keep you going through the next days riding. The best way to get back onto the route is along the main B road through the village as the climb is more gentle that way than the small back road, which is a better to warm your legs up.

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