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Nant y Moch Reservoir & Llyn Clywedog to Machynlleth loop from Tal-y-bont

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Nant y Moch Reservoir & Llyn Clywedog to Machynlleth loop from Tal-y-bont

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Nant y Moch Reservoir & Llyn Clywedog to Machynlleth loop from Tal-y-bont

06:25

86.3km

1,620m

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: June 11, 2024

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5.15 km

Nant y Moch Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

It's a steep pull up out of Tal-y-bont, with a nice 1/2 mile section to recover afterwards before the steady gradient all the way to the top.

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17.1 km

Nant-y-Moch Reservoir

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The reservoir flooded part of the valley of the River Rheidol and its headwaters and is named after the Nant-y-moch stream (in English = the pigs stream), which formerly flowed …

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41.0 km

Hafren Forest Waterfall

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Hafren Forest is named after the Welsh name for the River Severn, Afon Hafren. A pretty trail through the forests leads to Hafren waterfalls. There are picnic areas and toilets in the forests.

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51.7 km

Dylife Gorge Viewpoint

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The Dylife Gorge is a stunning valley in Mid Wales with the River Twymyn carving through its hills. It was formed during the last Ice Age. The viewpoint offers an amazing view over the gorge.

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55.9 km

Scenic Descent to Historic Village

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Incredible descent down smooth road. Choose a fresh and clear day to make the most of it.

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68.7 km

Machynlleth Clock Tower

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Machynlleth is a small town that's guaranteed to have more sheep than inhabitants. It's quite peaceful here, but the village still has a lot to offer. In the centre, beautiful …

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78.5 km

Dyfi Furnace and Waterwheel

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Built in around 1755 and operational for 50 years, this charcoal-fired blast furnace was once used for smelting iron ore and is one of the best-preserved examples of its kind …

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86.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.4 km

13.8 km

12.5 km

2.74 km

705 m

261 m

Surfaces

52.1 km

22.9 km

11.1 km

330 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

18°C

12°C

97 %

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Nant y Moch Reservoir & Llyn Clywedog to Machynlleth loop from Tal-y-bont

Nant y Moch Climb

Nant-y-Moch Reservoir

Hafren Forest Waterfall

Dylife Gorge Viewpoint

Scenic Descent to Historic Village

Machynlleth Clock Tower

Dyfi Furnace and Waterwheel

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