Activities in Powys

Elan Valley Visitor Centre has adult, e-bike and kids' bike hire, with dog trailers. Branching Out Forest School & Social Forestry runs forest school and bushcraft sessions at Knucklas, near Knighton, and at Crickhowell. Cardiff International White Water runs gorge walking at Pontneddfechan. Read more in the Cardiff International White Water spotlight, or see the Brecon Beacons, Neath and Monmouthshire.

Gorge walking with Cardiff International White Water is £40 per person for four hours. Branching Out's two-hour sessions cost from £33 per person at Knucklas and £39 at Crickhowell. Check the bike hire activities at Elan Valley Visitor Centre for hire prices.

Bike hire at Elan Valley Visitor Centre has winter dates. Check the dates on the forest school and gorge walking activities. Outdoor sessions with Knighton Woodland Tots show on eola when they add new dates.

Elan Valley has kids' bikes, and under-18s must be with an adult at all times; e-bikes and dog trailers are for ages 18 and over. Gorge walking is for ages 8 and over who are confident in and around water. Branching Out's sessions don't state a minimum age, so check the activity page.

Every bike hire at Elan Valley needs valid photo ID, such as a driving licence or passport; bring your own helmet if you have one and wear sturdy trainers or boots. For forest school, wear layers, sturdy boots or shoes and waterproofs, and bring water. For gorge walking, bring a towel, swimwear, old trainers you don't mind getting wet and food and drink for the day, as there are no shops nearby.