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The Towy Bridge Inn – View of Llyn Brianne Reservoir loop from Cynghordy

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The Towy Bridge Inn – View of Llyn Brianne Reservoir loop from Cynghordy

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The Towy Bridge Inn – View of Llyn Brianne Reservoir loop from Cynghordy

06:06

74.7km

1,440m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Brynglas Cottage

Highlight • Rest Area

We stayed here early in the year with two friends for a winter escape to this gorgeous valley and were treated to a weekend of glorious weather! The host Frede …

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12.5 km

Delightful rural riverside location. Real ales usually from Welsh breweries. There is a large outdoor seating area with views across the river. Popular with walkers, bikers, cyclists and dogs welcome too!

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12.5 km

Rhandirmwyn Bridge

Highlight • River

Built in 1913 the Rhandirmwyn Bridge links the two sides of the Towy valley by this rivetted girder road bridge. On the southern side you'll find the Towy Bridge Inn, a lovely riverside pub.

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15.4 km

Dinas

Forest

19.0 km

View of Llyn Brianne Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Llyn Brianne is a beautiful place for a bike ride. You can stop here or carry around to the view point on the opposite side

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37.3 km

Climb into Tywi Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Amazing gravel climb, not too steep, good surface. Lots of waterfalls on the left if its rained a lot

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48.5 km

Dolgoch Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An Elenydd Wilderness Hostel. A simple and friendly hostel, hidden away in it's own secluded valley. Hot showers, loads of bunk beds and self catering kitchen. A really lovely place to stay.

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49.5 km

Cwm Du

Ruins

61.9 km

Gravel Descent With View of the Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect fire trail gravel road, take in the views as you head down to the road that hugs the edge of the reservoir

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74.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.2 km

12.3 km

7.74 km

3.34 km

158 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

21.9 km

7.57 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

26°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2021,Gritfest Day 1

A great weekend at Gritfest in Wales. The weather was way better than forecast too, so very lucky for the perfect cycling weather.

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The Towy Bridge Inn – View of Llyn Brianne Reservoir loop from Cynghordy

Brynglas Cottage