Don’t miss an exclusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam…
Yours to explore
Starting from Rhayader, this route takes in ancient history, open hills and runs past four reservoirs.
Warm up your legs on the old Mountain Road climb to the site of a Roman Camp. The open hills take you high above Craig Coch Reservoir and dam, down through the valley and along the line of the Birmingham Corporation Railway. Stop off for well-earned refreshments at the Visitor Centre before making your way back to Rhayader via the River Wye.
A short (15km) route that takes you around Caban Coch reservoir which should take about an hour to complete.
• GO TO ROUTE •Taking about three hours, this 29km trail leads you through parts of the Wye valley in addition to the Elan valley.
• 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 •Elan Valley Visitor Centre welcomes Father Christmas and celebrates switching on our festive Christmas lights.
Season’s greetings! Enjoy breakfast with Father Christmas at Elan Valley Visitor Centre Cafe.
Elan Valley’s new Dragon Quest Trail for youngsters is roaringly good fun!
