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Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

Hard

3.8

(4)

riders

Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

03:09

45.9km

740m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Claerwen National Nature Reserve

Elenydd SSSI

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.10 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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6.86 km

Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Amazing climb or decent. Well worth it. Great vista views of the desert of wales.

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22.0 km

View of Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

One of the most beautiful gravel roads I’ve ridden in Wales. Not suitable for road bikes as gravel is pretty rough in places.

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25.5 km

Gravel Path Along Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Claerwen Reservoir is the largest and the newest of the four Elan Valley Reservoirs. Once you reach the top, another "wow“ experience awaits you!

The view over the huge …

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29.3 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Structure

Lovely views along the Clarewen reservoir & down along the valley. Great in good weather - harsh in inclement weather!

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37.1 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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39.9 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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43.8 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Elan Valley is one of the most picturesque areas of Wales. Known as the "Welsh Lake District" the area of beautiful countryside and lakes spans over 70 square miles …

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45.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

9.82 km

9.75 km

5.63 km

834 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

14.0 km

12.4 km

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

18°C

11°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader – Claerwen Dam loop from Rhayader

View of the Valley and Reservoir

Elan Valley Climb to Rhayader

View of Claerwen Reservoir

Gravel Path Along Claerwen Reservoir

Claerwen Dam

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

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