Elan Valley Visitor Centre

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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 and walking trails.


Elan Valley offers perfect cycling conditions for all ages and abilities. Hire from a wide range of bikes or bring your own ride. Enjoy a gentle family ride on an e-bike or an exhilarating mountain bike adventure.

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  • Where are we?

    Elan Valley Visitor Centre
    Rhayader
    Powys
    LD6 5HP

    Location on map
  • Get in touch

    01597 810880
    rangers.elan@dwrcymru.com
    http://www.elan-valley.co.uk/

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Our reviews

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12 days ago

A brilliant day out. From the visitor centre you can walk a few trails with stunning views of the dams and Elan Valley. Lots of picnic benches at the beginning of the yellow trail and a few near the visitor centre & ...

Diane

Diane

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21 days ago

Lovely place to visit nice views. The water wasn't going over the dam as low water levels but still nice to see and the running water by the visitor centre. Lovely tea and cakes and good price. 1 hour free parking .

Tiffany Joslin

Tiffany Joslin

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a month ago

Great place to stop off for a walk. The reservoir walk is mostly flat other than getting up to start it. Good selection of walking routes. Centre itself is very nice. Exceptionally clean toilets. Little cafe and gift ...

James Gater

James Gater

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2 months ago

We started at the Visitors Center, as this was the only place to purchase the car park ticket for the whole Elan Estate (parking for all of the dams). It was free for one hour or only £3 for all day. Fantastic value as ...

Silver Explorer

Silver Explorer

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4 months ago

When we got there the visitor centre was closed die to a storm the day before but the stunning view if the dam remained.

Sajid Rizvi

Sajid Rizvi

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