Elan Village Guided Walk

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  • 1 hr 30 mins

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Free ranger led walking tour

Description

Join our rangers for approximately a ninety minute guided walk through Cnwch Woods and Elan Village. The tour will include the history of the dams and village.


The walk is roughly 2.5km long and follows footpaths or roads, on a fairly flat surface. Walking boots and waterproofs are recommended.


This free event is on 13th August starting at 2pm. Booking essential.







Requirements

To be fit and able enough to walk roughly 2.5km on a fairly gentle gradient.



What to bring

Please bring waterproof clothing, suitable footwear, sunscreen, water and snacks

Itinerary

Meet the ranger at 2pm at the Visitor Centre. Head out on a circular 2.5km guided walk and finish back at the Visitor Centre.




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    Elan Valley Visitor Centre

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    Free cancellation

    Up to 2 days in advance

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Upcoming availability

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A place to visit if you are in the area. The Visitor Centre and shop are free to enter. £3 to park your car in any of the Elan Valley Carparks all day. Friendly and helpful staff. I bought all my souvenirs from here, not ...

Sue Richards

Sue Richards

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Really helpful man on the desk. You can buy maps to plan your route. The toilets were super clean too. Parking was easy. You do have to pay but it's worth it for the facilities. The dam was incredible! Even in the bad ...

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Great walk, we visited 3 of the dams in Elan Valley. We would definitely return hopefully on a clearer day. Incredible engineering that has stood the test of time.

Ricky Hotchkiss

Ricky Hotchkiss

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Great walk, we visited 3 of the dams in Elan Valley. We would definitely return hopefully on a clearer day. Incredible engineering that has stood the test of time.

Ricky Hotchkiss

Ricky Hotchkiss

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Fantastic views, amazing lake and dams, lovely cafe and shop too Food was so nice and reasonable priced.

Michael M A Ellis

Michael M A Ellis

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