Golf Links Mountain Bike Trail - Elan Valley - Welsh Water

Mountain Bike Trail

Golf Links

Elan Valley

Yours to explore

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Starting from Rhayader, this moderate route takes in a lengthy descent which sweeps down Rhayader’s old nine-hole golf course.

Route Details

Heading out from the Cwmdauddwr Car Park in Rhayader, you start on a gentle, level section of the old Aberystwyth mountain road. You’ll have to work hard as the climb steepens before you finally reach the Golf Links Byway to your right.

Once you’ve caught your breath, it’s time to return. And what a return! Downhill all the way, it’s an adrenalin-packed finish to your ride.

Difficulty: Red

Distance: 13 km / 8m

Time: 1 hr

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