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Steep Hill on Quiet Lane – Rhayader Town Centre loop from Rhayader

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Steep Hill on Quiet Lane – Rhayader Town Centre loop from Rhayader

Moderate

4.8

(4)

20

hikers

Steep Hill on Quiet Lane – Rhayader Town Centre loop from Rhayader

04:09

14.7km

310m

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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.97 km

Gilfach Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Cute refurbished stone visitor centre - lots of trail loops leave from around here, and there’s events going on too.

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2

8.25 km

Steep Hill on Quiet Lane

Highlight • Trail

3

13.0 km

Tomen Llansantffraid

Highlight • Historical Site

4

13.5 km

The Lamb & Flag

Highlight • Restaurant

Great spot to have lunch in this town which appears to be a hub for cyclists.

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5

13.5 km

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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6

13.6 km

Clive Powell Bikes

Highlight • Cycleway

Well stocked local bike shop, specialising in Whyte and Giant brands, both road and mountain bikes. Had the brakes pads I needed just in time, phew!

More at clivepowellbikes.com

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7

13.9 km

Rhayader Castle

Highlight • Castle

8

14.2 km

Suspension Bridge Over the River (United Kingdom)

Highlight • River

B

14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.99 km

3.61 km

777 m

685 m

487 m

166 m

Surfaces

8.72 km

3.60 km

1.21 km

1.19 km

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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