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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Llangurig

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Llangurig

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Llangurig

03:27

51.1km

650m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.1 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.4 km

Highland Cattle

Highlight • Natural

Flat out gravel amazingness

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20.3 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

Open as of 17th March 2023!!!

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27.7 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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28.4 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore

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30.0 km

Elan Oaks Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

We stayed here in 2022 before the new facilities were built - I rather liked the outdoor sinks in the camping field, I hope they are still there.

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32.0 km

Bluebell Tree Tunnel

Highlight • Forest

The little cycle trail is a beautiful trail away from the busy main road - it’s also relatively flat, so if you’ve just come over the hills from Knighton via …

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34.3 km

Neil's Wheels Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Essential bike spares on the route of the Trans Cambrian Way. Super nice chap that leant us tools to keep us rolling.

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36.5 km

Lost Green Lane

Highlight • Trail

This route is fantastic, leafy protection during summer, and be careful of the moss in the centre of the road.

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51.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

11.1 km

6.62 km

2.41 km

1.15 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

7.12 km

6.74 km

6.62 km

1.00 km

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

11°C

6°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Llangurig

Highland Cattle

Elan Valley Trail

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Elan Oaks Campsite

Bluebell Tree Tunnel

Neil's Wheels Bike Shop

Lost Green Lane

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