Around Caban Mountain Bike Trail - Elan Valley - Welsh Water

Mountain Bike Trail

Around Caban

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Around Caban Mountain Bike Trail


Starting from the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, this short route takes you around Caban Coch reservoir.

Route Details

Quiet Mid Wales lanes lead you on to Elan Valley bridleways and a route around Caban Coch Reservoir. The trail includes a traverse around the hillside above the reservoir; dropping frequently to cross a succession of small brooks and streams. Some steeper descents give you an opportunity to develop your mountain biking skills.

Difficulty: Red

Distance: 15 km / 9.3m

Time: 1 hr

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