About this road
From Rhayader into the Elan Valley, past the Victorian dams built to supply Birmingham with water, then along the Claerwen valley to the Claerwen dam. The road ends at the dam, so it's there and back.
Ride notes
- Dead end at Claerwen dam
- Narrow, with visitors and cyclists
- Sheep on the road
Green lanes near this road
1 named lane open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 0.1 km of riding, plus 44 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- Tanners RowBOAT0.2 km away
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
- Fairfield Filling Station0.0 km in
- Texaco0.0 km in
Distances are measured from the Rhayader end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Abergwesyn Pass13 km away
- Cwmystwyth Mountain Road13 km away
- A44 Rhayader to Aberystwyth23 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.