Elan Valley Wales Map

Inhabited since the stone age, the area became known for mining, religious sites and for taking part in the rebecca riots of the 1840s. Today the valley is famous for the spectacular dams and scenery. This linear trail takes you past three reservoirs and can be followed in either direction, but most people head west from cwmdeuddwr towards the valley.

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The road allows good views of the dams and reservoirs and connects with the mountain road to aberystwyth.

With its breathtaking landscapes, the elan valley is a hidden gem located in the very heart of wales. The elan valley is just 3 miles from rhayader on the southern edge of the cambrian mountains in mid wales. Over 70 miles away, the dramatic natural landscape of the elan valley in mid wales became home to a series of ornate dams and large reservoirs. Elan valley trust, elan estate office, elan village, rhayader, powys, ld6 5hp t.