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Claerwen Dam – 49er Hill Climb loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

Claerwen Dam – 49er Hill Climb loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Claerwen Dam – 49er Hill Climb loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

06:34

116km

1,770m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 63.2 km for 1.00 km

After 64.7 km for 6.95 km

After 75.8 km for 159 m

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319 m

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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7.32 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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13.3 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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13.5 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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22.3 km

Winding Road Through Cambrian Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful road with rolling gradients, open visibility helps make it a dream to ride.

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36.5 km

Viewpoint

55.8 km

Aberystwyth Seafront and Pier

Highlight • Historical Site

"Aber" is one of the biggest towns in mid-Wales and has a busy town centre with a good choice of independent shops and places to eat and drink. With a …

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56.9 km

Old Harbour

Lake

63.4 km

Coed Craig-y-bwch

Forest

83.0 km