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Rhayader Town Centre – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

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Rhayader Town Centre – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

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Rhayader Town Centre – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

04:35

15.6km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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491 m

Rhayader Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful Mid Wales market town and the gateway to the Elan Valley with its stunning dams, lakes and mountain hikes.

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896 m

Tomen Llansantffraid

Highlight • Historical Site

3.25 km

View of the Valley and Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

hoofhike.com 👈

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7.19 km

View from Black Mixen Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great spot for looking

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7.71 km

Esgair Penygarreg Summit and Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Esgair Penygarreg 532.6m P100 (1747ft)
TP2660 - Dog Husk 10352
Welsh Dewey and Dodd summit
Welsh Trig Pillar

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11.0 km

Ancient Cart Tracks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Old cart trqcks

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13.9 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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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

3.36 km

2.63 km

309 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

3.61 km

2.91 km

2.83 km

1.12 km

1.04 km

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Rhayader Town Centre – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

Rhayader Town Centre

Tomen Llansantffraid

View of the Valley and Hills

View from Black Mixen Trig Point

Esgair Penygarreg Summit and Trig Point

Ancient Cart Tracks

Elan Valley Trail

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