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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Erwood

Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Erwood

Hard

4.3

(3)

riders

Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Erwood

04:51

98.3km

1,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 26.0 km for 2.99 km

After 41.4 km for 2.90 km

After 66.0 km for 347 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26.7 km

Ty'n-y-lon Wood

Forest

41.0 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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45.3 km

Old Welsh Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

old bridge in Welsh style

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48.5 km

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Highlight • Lake

A hidden gem is the heart of Wales. The area is perfect for exploring by bike. There are so many routes to choose from ranging from family rides, road bike and mtb!

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49.0 km

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Monument

Top dam of a series creating a chain of reservoirs. The day we rode past the top reservoir was a puddle due to the lack of rain and the heat.

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53.8 km

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pont ar Elan is a pretty little spot to take a rest. Picnic benches alongside the Afon Elan offer you a viewpoint to watch and listen to the stream, with …

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54.0 km

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

Highlight • Climb

This climb packs a punch but the rest of the way up is easy

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56.5 km

View of the Valley and Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Approx 350m climb. Pic does not do it justice! Waterfalls and sheep;

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60.3 km

Y Wennallt

Forest

63.3 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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98.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.6 km

14.0 km

8.49 km

7.25 km

1.86 km

258 m

Surfaces

81.7 km

10.6 km

5.61 km

529 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

13°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Erwood

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Old Welsh Stone Bridge

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Craig Goch Dam

Pont ar Elan Waterfall and Stream

View of the Winding Road in the Cambrian Mountains

View of the Valley and Reservoir

Rhayader Town Clock

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