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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

00:47

12.1km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 92 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

19 m

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore

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2

353 m

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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3

482 m

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Parking

As well as a huge and delightful cafe, you'll also find loos, a museum and a little shop here, so it's well worth popping in for a visit. There's extensive …

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4

2.16 km

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Caban-Coch Reservoir is one of four reservoirs in the Elan Valley Reservoirs, which supply the city of Birmingham in particular with drinking water. This one is the second largest …

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5

2.20 km

Elan Valley Car Park

Highlight • Parking

A great place to start & finish a circular route round the Elan valley or maybe even as far as the Devil's Staircase (if you're feeling fit!!). Best to arrive …

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6

3.36 km

Garreg Ddu Reservoir and Bridge on the Elan Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning lakeside reflection views. A great start to an Elan Valley ride.

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7

7.22 km

Dry Riverbed View

Highlight • River

8

9.89 km

Elan Valley Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice for a wander

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

4.87 km

939 m

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

5.63 km

604 m

157 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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