Yours to explore
Starting from Rhayader, this easy circular route of 9km rolls through scenic Mid Wales lanes and has a downhill finish.
From Rhayader, head out on the old Aberystwyth mountain road for approximately 1km before turning left over a road bridge that crosses the stream of Nant Gwynllyn. From here, ascend into the ancient oak woods of Coed y Cefn, noted for its many colonies of wood ant – the ants are everywhere! After a short section of ‘B’ road, go cross-country to link up with the Wye Valley and the return leg back to Rhayader.
A short (15km), moderate route that takes you around Caban Coch reservoir which should take about an hour to complete.
• GO TO ROUTE •Taking about three hours, this moderate 29km trail leads you through parts of the Wye Valley in addition to the Elan Valley.
• GO TO ROUTE •This moderate 32km route takes three to four hours to complete and includes the ancient site of its title as well as open hills and four reservoirs.
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