Cycling in Elan Village
1 cycling route from Elan Village, Powys, United Kingdom, 106 km, 106 km mapped in all, with up to 1,914 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (18 m of climbing per km on average), mostly gravel routes, 42% paved. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 106 km
- Biggest day
- 1,914 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- 42% paved
- Bike
- Gravel or mountain bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Longest gap
- 63 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 42% paved · 57% gravel or unpaved — 61 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- High point
- 527 m on Elan Village to Eglwys Fach.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
- No services
- 63 km on Elan Village to Eglwys Fach.
Cycling guide to Elan Village
Elan Village in Powys serves as the start for a 106 km point-to-point cycling route to Eglwys Fach that climbs a total of 1914 metres. The route passes through rural locations including Ysbyty Ystwyth, Pont-rhyd-y-groes, Cwmystwyth, and Rhyd-y-benwch. The biggest climb begins right at Elan Village, rising 194 metres over 2.7 km at an average gradient of 7.1%, reaching 402 metres in height. This route combines 42% paved and 57% gravel or unpaved surfaces, with only 0.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane. There are no cycle paths along the way, and riders should note the longest stretch without services is 63 km. A railway station lies near the route, offering some transport connections.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mountainous with high points reaching 527 metres. The initial climb is steep, averaging 7.1% with sections up to 13.8%, making for challenging gradients. The surface varies greatly, with more than half on gravel or unpaved roads, indicating mixed riding conditions.