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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

04:37

16.2km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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677 m

Rhayader Town Clock

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated on the River Wye, Rhayader has many beautiful landscapes to explore nearby.

A small market town, Rhayader has long been a natural stopping point for travellers – from the …

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714 m

The Lamb & Flag

Highlight • Restaurant

Great spot to have lunch in this town which appears to be a hub for cyclists.

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769 m

Rhayader Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful Mid Wales market town and the gateway to the Elan Valley with its stunning dams, lakes and mountain hikes.

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1.17 km

Tomen Llansantffraid

Highlight • Historical Site

3.59 km

Afon Elan Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quaint rope bridge in the Rhayader area that adds something a bit different to your hike.

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9.84 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore

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9.98 km

Radnorshire Millennium Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

Cool little art installation with Rocks with Welsh places on. Modern Stones Gallery. A large feature at the Elan Valley visitor centre in central Powys, west from Rhayader is this …

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14.3 km

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Elan Valley is one of the most picturesque areas of Wales. Known as the "Welsh Lake District" the area of beautiful countryside and lakes spans over 70 square miles …

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.87 km

1.43 km

147 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.59 km

5.17 km

4.16 km

235 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Elan Valley Trail loop from Rhayader

Rhayader Town Clock

The Lamb & Flag

Rhayader Town Centre

Tomen Llansantffraid

Afon Elan Suspension Bridge

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Radnorshire Millennium Stones

Elan Valley Trail

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