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Llanfihangel Rhydithon

Elan Valley Reservoirs – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Dolau

Llanfihangel Rhydithon

Elan Valley Reservoirs – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Dolau

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Dolau

04:52

85.8km

1,460m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

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Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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35.1 km

View of the Valley and Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Approx 350m climb. Pic does not do it justice! Waterfalls and sheep;

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41.1 km

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

Highlight • Climb

This climb packs a punch but the rest of the way up is easy

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41.3 km

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pont ar Elan is a pretty little spot to take a rest. Picnic benches alongside the Afon Elan offer you a viewpoint to watch and listen to the stream, with …

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46.5 km

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

A hidden gem is the heart of Wales. The area is perfect for exploring by bike. There are so many routes to choose from ranging from family rides, road bike and mtb!

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51.3 km

Waterfall Near Llanwrtyd Wells

Highlight • River

Little falls with clear water, created to refresh face and cool down cycling feets

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53.9 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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61.4 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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72.0 km

Abbeycwmhir Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Not much left of the Abbey but the little exhibition tells you all about the history

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76.3 km

Henfryn Wood

Forest

85.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.0 km

5.62 km

4.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.8 km

41.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Rhayader Town Clock loop from Dolau

View of the Valley and Reservoir

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Waterfall Near Llanwrtyd Wells

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Rhayader Town Clock

Abbeycwmhir Abbey Ruins

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