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.

We offer:
tourguided tour
foodfood & drink
  • Where are we?

    Elan Valley Visitor Centre
    Rhayader
    Powys
    LD6 5HP

    Location on map
  • Get in touch

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

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Adult Bike Hire

Our reviews

(4.6)

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12 days ago

Didn't stay there long as I was riding my bike, but the cafe and visitor centre were very good. Free parking for 60mins, food was varied and the cakes were delicious. A good place to stop if you're in the area.

Chris McEvoy

Chris McEvoy

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23 days ago

Didn't stat there long as I was riding my bike, but the cafe and visitor centre were very good. Free parking for 60mins, food was varied and the cakes were delicious. A good place to stop if you're in the area.

Chris McEvoy

Chris McEvoy

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a month ago

Stunning views around the Dam - visitor centre had good facilities and you can walk up to the top of the dam - steps initially moving in to an uneven, but quite doable, path.

Jacqui O'Rouke

Jacqui O'Rouke

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a month ago

I’m reviewing the bike ride…. I started off at Rhayader village at the official start of the trail. An amazing and fairly easy going route passed the dams and reservoirs. Near the end it’s quite steep and I had to have a ...

g t

g t

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a month ago

Great cycle hire. Clean toilets. Good little cafe and gift shop. Tourist centre has maps and walks. 2 teenagers hired bikes and we walked around 2 dams. V interesting and picturesque. Beautiful scenery once you got up to ...

Nickie Ward

Nickie Ward

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