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Machynlleth Clock Tower – Dylife Gorge Viewpoint loop from Llanbrynmair

Machynlleth Clock Tower – Dylife Gorge Viewpoint loop from Llanbrynmair

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Machynlleth Clock Tower – Dylife Gorge Viewpoint loop from Llanbrynmair

02:29

49.5km

820m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.51 km

Bwlch Glanmynydd Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet backroad climb over Bwlch Glanmynydd near Llanbrynmair, great valley views.

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20.9 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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22.2 km

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

This main road out of Machynlleth heading south into the hills takes you past the golf course on your way to Forge, and is a gorgeous strip of tarmac, albeit a bit of a climb!

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33.7 km

Sustrans Millennium Mile Marker (Highest in the UK)

Highlight • Monument

I read that this mile marker is the highest one in the UK? Or did I imagine that? Maybe it just felt like I’d climbed to the top of the Uk 😂

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33.8 km

Highest Point of the A489 Cycle Route

Highlight • Climb

Find it at the summit of an epic climb! Be sure to have a granny gear to get up here in one go

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38.0 km

Dylife Gorge Viewpoint

Highlight • Gorge

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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38.0 km

View of Dylife Valley

Highlight • Gorge

You absolutely have to pause here for selfies and to marvel at this astonishing geological wonder!

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49.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

4.42 km

1.40 km

190 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

26°C

11°C

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Machynlleth Clock Tower – Dylife Gorge Viewpoint loop from Llanbrynmair

Bwlch Glanmynydd Pass

Machynlleth Clock Tower

Machynlleth Golf Course Road

Sustrans Millennium Mile Marker (Highest in the UK)

Highest Point of the A489 Cycle Route

Dylife Gorge Viewpoint

View of Dylife Valley

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