The Elan Valley Dark Sky Team brings the stars to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre with their pop-up planetarium.
Yours to explore
Head out from Cwmdauddwr for an epic 60km tour of the Elan & Claerwen Valleys. Against a stunning backdrop of magnificent dams and reservoirs, you’ll be crossing open hills, gliding through woodlands and bouncing down bridleways! The trail takes you past the Visitor Centre so do remember to stop off here for a breather and refreshments.
Starting from Rhayader, this difficult route takes in everything that the Elan Valley has to offer for mountain-bikers. The trail requires a good level of fitness and off-road experience as you take in the rapid descents and rocky sections. Some stretches are very technical with loose stones, slabs and drops.
A difficult technical route of 30km with big climbs taking in both the Elan and Claerwen Valleys for some glorious views.
• GO TO ROUTE •A trail that takes in open hills, dappled woodland and working farmland. Its 19km length should take about two hours…
• GO TO ROUTE •A popular hour-long trail that includes a lengthy descent which sweeps down Rhayader’s old nine-hole golf course.
• GO TO ROUTE •The Elan Valley Dark Sky Team brings the stars to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre with their pop-up planetarium.
This is the perfect activity for the family that seeks adventure with their holidays.
Platforms, bridges, unusual obstacles, a zip line and an adrenaline jump…
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