The Elan Valley Dark Sky Team brings the stars to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre with their pop-up planetarium.
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 •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…
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!
