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River Wye – Elan Valley Trail loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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River Wye – Elan Valley Trail loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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5.0

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River Wye – Elan Valley Trail loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

03:59

59.9km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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346 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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9.97 km

Steep Hill on Quiet Lane

Highlight • Trail

12.3 km

Quiet Road Along the Wye Valley

Highlight • Trail

21.7 km

River Wye

Highlight • Natural Monument

The fifth longest river in the UK, the River Wye runs from Plynlimon to the Severn estruary along the border between England and Wales. Much of the river is a …

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21.9 km

Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Friendly shop just when you need an ice cream

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54.1 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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54.3 km

Clive Powell Bikes

Highlight • Cycleway

Well stocked local bike shop, specialising in Whyte and Giant brands, both road and mountain bikes. Had the brakes pads I needed just in time, phew!

More at clivepowellbikes.com

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55.7 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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59.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

9.00 km

1.99 km

1.28 km

516 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.5 km

11.2 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

19°C

8°C

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River Wye – Elan Valley Trail loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Steep Hill on Quiet Lane

Quiet Road Along the Wye Valley

River Wye

Village Shop

Rhayader Town Clock

Clive Powell Bikes

Elan Valley Trail

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