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Elan Valley Bridge – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Cnwch Wood

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Elan Valley Bridge – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Cnwch Wood

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Elan Valley Bridge – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Cnwch Wood

01:09

13.8km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.6 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

252 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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2

327 m

Elan Village Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

24hr, very clean and spacious facilities, useful if you get stuck in a storm or your bivvy spot is taken over by midges!

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3

5.52 km

Puke Hill

Highlight • Trail

Get ready for a big climb! It isn't called puke hill for nothing! Top views overlooking the reservoirs reward you.

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4

11.5 km

Elan Valley Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice for a wander

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5

11.5 km

View of the Garreg Ddu Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

13.0 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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7

13.1 km

Caban Coch Dam

Highlight • Monument

8

13.4 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • River

The Elan Valley Trail follows the line of the old railway from Cwmdauddwr and finishes at Craig Goch dam. It's a permissive route open for use by walkers / runners, cyclists and horse riders. Amazing views to keep you going!

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B

13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

3.36 km

3.21 km

440 m

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.45 km

3.39 km

1.47 km

248 m

241 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

12°C

14 %

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