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Rhayader Castle

Name: Rhayader Castle
Address: United Kingdom

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Coordinates

OS Grid

SN 96821 68045

52.300806, -3.514543

DMS

52°18'02.9"N 3°30'52.4"W

UTM

30U 464913 5794620

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Bicycle Rides · Mid Wales

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Bicycle Rides · Mid Wales

Scenic Cycling Round Trip from Rhayader via Garreg-ddu, Penygarreg, and Craig Goch Reservoirs

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