Lledrod, a region in the heart of Ceredigion, Wales, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Its terrain features rolling hills, river valleys, and expansive upland mires, extending into the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains. This varied geography provides a setting for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more. The region's natural features, including lakes like Llyn Fanod and Llyn Eiddwen, contribute to its appeal for those seeking routes in a natural environment.
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Routes
4.4
(29)
Average rating
697
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5.0
(1)
3
riders
63.2km
05:53
1,300m
1,300m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

2
riders
48.9km
04:34
900m
900m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.0
(1)
19
riders
78.8km
05:54
1,310m
1,310m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
2
riders
32.0km
02:31
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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134
riders
86.6km
04:35
1,480m
1,480m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
83
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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45
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.2
(5)
60
hikers
12.3km
03:35
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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32
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
16
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
5
hikers
6.31km
01:49
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34
runners
22.0km
02:20
200m
200m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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20
runners
17.7km
01:52
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
8.95km
00:58
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
6.62km
00:43
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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9
riders
36.3km
02:57
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

7
riders
19.0km
01:14
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
14.5km
00:58
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
14.8km
01:00
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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6
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
32.6km
02:31
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lledrod offers a variety of outdoor activities including mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and gravel biking. The region's diverse terrain, from rolling hills to upland mires, supports these activities. Komoot provides several guides for exploring these options, such as MTB Trails around Lledrod and Hiking around Lledrod.
Lledrod provides access to mountain biking trails within the Cambrian Mountains and the wider Ceredigion area. The Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre, a known hub, offers mapped and signposted routes like the Summit trail. The Ystwyth Trail also includes sections suitable for mountain biking. Explore options with the MTB Trails around Lledrod guide.
Yes, Lledrod and the surrounding Ceredigion region feature numerous quiet lanes suitable for road cycling. Routes include loops around the Elan Valley Reservoirs and near the Grogwynion Nature Reserve. Long-distance routes like Lon Cambria (Sustrans Route 81) also traverse the area. Find more details in the Road Cycling Routes around Lledrod guide.
Lledrod's hiking trails traverse rolling hills, river valleys, and upland nature reserves. Notable routes include the Strata Florida Abbey Ruins loop, the Llyn Fanod – Llyn Eiddwen loop, and the Lisburne Metal Mine Waterwheel loop. The Ceredigion Coast Path and trails within the Cambrian Mountains offer further extensive hiking opportunities. Refer to the Hiking around Lledrod guide for more.
Lledrod offers options suitable for families, particularly with easier hiking and cycling routes. The Ystwyth Trail, for instance, provides a generally flat path along the river. For hiking, an Easy hikes around Lledrod guide is available.
Lledrod is characterized by its diverse natural features, including the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains, river valleys like the River Wyre, and upland mires such as Cors Ian. Lakes like Llyn Fanod and Llyn Eiddwen also contribute to the scenic beauty and are part of notable routes.
Lledrod's routes are popular among outdoor enthusiasts. More than 3,000 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot, resulting in an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for the available routes. This indicates a high level of satisfaction with the outdoor offerings.
Komoot offers several guides for Lledrod, covering various activities. These include MTB Trails around Lledrod, Road Cycling Routes around Lledrod, Hiking around Lledrod, and Gravel biking around Lledrod, among others.
Information on specific public transport routes directly to all major trailheads from Lledrod is not detailed. However, Lledrod is situated in Ceredigion, and local bus services typically connect villages. Planning ahead for transport to specific visitor centers like Bwlch Nant yr Arian is advisable.
The official website for local administrative inquiries in Lledrod is the Lledrod Community Council website. It can be found at cyngor-lledrod-council.org.uk. For broader tourism information in Ceredigion, discoverceredigion.wales is a resource.
The contact phone number for the Clerk to the Lledrod Community Council is 01974 251 472. This number can be used for local administrative inquiries related to the Lledrod area.
Yes, Lledrod's varied terrain, including quiet lanes and bridleways, provides opportunities for gravel biking. The region's mix of paved and unpaved surfaces is suitable for this activity. A dedicated Gravel biking around Lledrod guide is available on komoot.
The diverse landscapes of Lledrod offer excellent jogging routes, ranging from serene river valleys to more challenging mountain terrain. Waymarked running trails are available at locations like Bwlch Nant yr Arian, providing various surfaces and ascents. Explore options with the Running Trails around Lledrod guide.

