River Wye – View of Elan Valley loop from Llangurig

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River Wye – View of Elan Valley loop from Llangurig

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River Wye – View of Elan Valley loop from Llangurig

01:40

17.6km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.08 km for 447 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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257 m

River Wye

Highlight • Natural Monument

The fifth longest river in the UK, the River Wye runs from Plynlimon to the Severn estruary along the border between England and Wales. Much of the river is a …

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275 m

Bridge over the River Wye near Llangurig

Highlight • River

The bridge crosses the River Wye just South of Llangurig. It's the fifth longest river in the UK from it's source in Plynlimon to the Severn estuary.

The river is …

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9.69 km

Gate to the Woods

Highlight • Trail

The Trans Cam route takes you over the bridge only to cross back again. Take the gate on the left before the bridge.

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9.71 km

River Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

fast flowing shall river. good spot to dip your toes.

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12.5 km

View of Elan Valley

Highlight • Forest

On a clear day you’ll get great views across to the Elan Valley. The cycle alongside the forest is also lovely.

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12.6 km

Forest Road After Climb from Llangurig

Highlight • Trail

Great stretch of road. cant recommend it enough.

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14.9 km

Steep Climb With Countryside Views

Highlight • Climb

Really steep. probably 20% at points, and that's just to get up to the climb.

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

6.31 km

2.63 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

8.54 km

8.52 km

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

11°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 8, 2024,Mohican Road – Fast down hill section loop from Llangurig

I found this ride to be one of the worst rides I have ever had the misfortune of undertaking, and I have been mountain biking for 35 years! Boggy, very few discernable paths and much of it unrideable. The last descent was almost enjoyable but by that time I was so fed up that it failed to lift my spirits. …