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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Beautiful place. It was quite startling to see how much the water level has dropped following a hot summer, but besides that the scenery was stunning and we'll worth another visit when the windows blowing and the rain is ...

RICHARD TAYLOR

RICHARD TAYLOR

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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 passing the dams and reservoirs. Near the end it’s quite steep and I had to have ...

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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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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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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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