View of Craig Goch Reservoir – Claerddu River Crossing loop from Pontrhydfendigaid
View of Craig Goch Reservoir – Claerddu River Crossing loop from Pontrhydfendigaid
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View of Craig Goch Reservoir – Claerddu River Crossing loop from Pontrhydfendigaid
05:23
57.9km
1,250m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 30, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 19.8 km for 492 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
22.0 km
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Highlight • MTB Park
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Elan Valley Trail
Highlight • Trail
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View of the Lake
Highlight • Lake
31.4 km
View of Craig Goch Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
33.8 km
Esgair Perfedd Roman Camp
Archaeological Site
46.8 km
Claerwen National Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve
50.0 km
Gravel Trail Along Claerwen Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
The trails are sometimes really demanding, sometimes slippery and sometimes so exposed that you have to push your bike a few meters.
Pure adventure, …
Tip by
50.2 km
Claerddu River Crossing
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
53.7 km
Winding Road Through Cambrian Mountains
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
57.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
28.0 km
14.5 km
13.1 km
2.43 km
Surfaces
29.7 km
9.74 km
9.68 km
3.70 km
3.09 km
2.13 km
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Lowest point (200 m)
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