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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Claerwen Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Claerwen Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Claerwen Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

01:16

16.3km

260m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.03 km for 53 m

After 16.0 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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19 m

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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353 m

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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3.24 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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6.05 km

Suspension Bridge Over the River Wye

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pretty secure but a bit scary! Easy to walk your bike across and great for feeling adventurous!

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12.3 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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14.3 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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14.8 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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16.3 km

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Structure

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

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16.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

4.04 km

3.68 km

2.22 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

4.47 km

2.91 km

845 m

514 m

236 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

14°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Claerwen Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Claerwen Dam

Bluebell Tree Tunnel

Suspension Bridge Over the River Wye

Stone Wall Lane

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Craig Goch Dam

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