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Mountain biking trails

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Claerwen Dam loop from Llannerch y Cawr

Mountain biking trails

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Claerwen Dam loop from Llannerch y Cawr

Moderate

5.0

(4)

36

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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Claerwen Dam loop from Llannerch y Cawr

01:10

14.5km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

5.11 km

Elan Valley Car Park

Highlight • Parking

A great place to start & finish a circular route round the Elan valley or maybe even as far as the Devil's Staircase (if you're feeling fit!!). Best to arrive …

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2

5.16 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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3

6.71 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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4

6.84 km

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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5

7.28 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

VISITOR CENTRE

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is operated by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and is set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam.

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6

9.31 km

Stone Wall Lane

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful stonewall lanes, you may encounter farmers in tractors, but otherwise it’s completely deserted!

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7

11.3 km

View of Claerwen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This really feels like the green desert - super wild and remote.

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8

12.1 km

Puke Hill

Highlight • Trail

Get ready for a big climb! It isn't called puke hill for nothing! Top views overlooking the reservoirs reward you.

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B

14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

4.17 km

3.20 km

440 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

2.48 km

1.10 km

843 m

241 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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