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Rhayader Town Clock – Rhayader Town Centre loop from Pen-y-bont

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Rhayader Town Clock – Rhayader Town Centre loop from Pen-y-bont

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Rhayader Town Clock – Rhayader Town Centre loop from Pen-y-bont

02:26

39.8km

350m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.3 km

Rhayader – Gateway to the Elan Valley Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful surroundings. Many fast descents.

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14.2 km

Ty Morgan's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fab cafe in the heart of Rhyader perfect for cyclists and outdoors folk for refuelling! On the junction of two long distance national cycle trails.

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14.2 km

Rhayader Town Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated on the River Wye, Rhayader has many beautiful landscapes to explore nearby.

A small market town, Rhayader has long been a natural stopping point for travellers – from the …

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14.3 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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14.3 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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14.4 km

The Old Swan Tearooms

Highlight • Cafe

Breakfast here is a work of art. There are also a couple of tables and a bike rack right outside the cafe. Cake looks good too although I didn’t have room for it.

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39.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

3.65 km

920 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

1.04 km

256 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

29°C

11°C

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Rhayader Town Clock – Rhayader Town Centre loop from Pen-y-bont

Rhayader – Gateway to the Elan Valley Lakes

Ty Morgan's Café

Rhayader Town Clock

The Lamb & Flag

Rhayader Town Centre

The Old Swan Tearooms

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