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Llanidloes – Clywedog Dam loop from Llanidloes

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Llanidloes – Clywedog Dam loop from Llanidloes

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Llanidloes – Clywedog Dam loop from Llanidloes

05:12

18.6km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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223 m

Llanidloes Castle

Highlight • Castle

438 m

Llanidloes

Highlight • Monument

Llanidloes is a picturesque little town in Powys with a wealth of historic and timber-framed buildings. The first town on the River Severn, Llanidloes is surrounded by lots of beautiful …

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530 m

Little Bakeaway

Highlight • Cafe

tasty coffee and cakes 👌

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637 m

River Severn at Llanidloes

Highlight • River

Llanidloes is built on an area of flat land around the river Severn confluence where it is joined by the Afon Clywedog. The town bridge area is particularly scenic as is the town itself.

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7.33 km

Clywedog Dam

Highlight • Lake

Built primarily to regulate the flow of water in the River Severn, the Clywedog Dam is an impressive sight. It's the tallest concrete dam in Britain, at 236 feet (72 …

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18.3 km

St Idloes Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Idloes is a pretty and distinctive-looking parish church by the River Severn that is dedicated to a mysterious Celtic saint. The Grade II-listed church was built in the 14th …

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18.5 km

Llani Bikes

Highlight • Rest Area

Llani Bikes bike hire and sales, spares and repairs. Opening Times
Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm (closed Sunday).

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18.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

1.79 km

1.19 km

202 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

2.53 km

1.86 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

19°C

13°C

22 %

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Llanidloes – Clywedog Dam loop from Llanidloes

Llanidloes Castle

Llanidloes

Little Bakeaway

River Severn at Llanidloes

Clywedog Dam

St Idloes Parish Church

Llani Bikes

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