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Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llanidloes

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United Kingdom
Wales
Powys
Llanidloes

Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llanidloes

Hard

30

riders

Craig Goch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llanidloes

08:06

117km

2,140m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

52.5 km

Mohican Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Part of the national cycle route network this 'road' is infamous with cyclists! The old tarmac has fallen away and left a strip in the middle. It cuts through beautiful …

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2

70.4 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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71.7 km

Coed yr Allt-goch

Forest

4

74.3 km

Stunning lakeside reflection views. A great start to an Elan Valley ride.

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5

78.7 km

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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6

79.9 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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7

81.5 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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8

85.4 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Elan Valley is one of the most picturesque areas of Wales. Known as the "Welsh Lake District" the area of beautiful countryside and lakes spans over 70 square miles …

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9

87.0 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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117 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.0 km

43.7 km

10.2 km

6.11 km

1.20 km

479 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

35.9 km

26.5 km

6.51 km

1.26 km

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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