An opportunity to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the area from the water…
Yours to explore
‘Simply amazing; sheer beauty created out of civil engineering marvel. It is a place that everyone in our country should visit.’
Escape and unwind at Elan Valley in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales. A haven for wildlife and nature, its 72 square miles of stunning scenery offers year-round opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities.
Choose your adventure at Elan Valley and discover spectacular dams, rolling countryside, bike routes and walking trails.
Elan Valley is a beautiful and unspoilt area made even more compelling by the dams and reservoirs which together create a wonderful, living landscape. The views are stunning and you are never far away from points of interest. Welcome to Elan Valley!
• READ MORE •The Visitor Centre is set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam. Open daily (except Christmas Day) with dog-friendly café, gift shop, cycle hub, information desk, exhibition, toilets, free wifi and easy parking.
• READ MORE •The place to kick off your cycling adventure at Elan Valley. Hire from a range of bikes or bring your own. Enjoy a gentle family ride or an exhilarating mountain bike adventure on one of nine trails across the estate. Perfect cycling conditions for all ages and abilities.
• READ MORE •Our reservoirs are absolutely beautiful and we want to keep them that way! So please visit and enjoy our beauty spots responsibly. That means…
No littering
No fires or barbecues
No unauthorised swimming, watersports, inflatables
Pick up after your pets
Let’s keep our reservoirs safe and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water reserves the right to close all or parts of the Elan Valley site or cancel an activity at any time where it believes there to be unmanageable risks or unsuitable conditions.
Safety is paramount to all our activities. However, adventure activities are hazardous by their nature and there are risks.
Customers must comply with all safety regulations and instructions given by the Welsh Water team at all times.
An opportunity to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the area from the water…
Elan Valley’s new Dragon Quest Trail for youngsters is roaringly good fun!
