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Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Claerwen Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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United Kingdom
Wales
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Llanwrthwl

Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Claerwen Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

Hard

31

runners

Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Claerwen Dam loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

01:37

15.1km

240m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

19 m

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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2

42 m

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Structure

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and is set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam.

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3

375 m

Elan Valley Trail

Highlight • River

The Elan Valley Trail follows the line of the old railway from Cwmdauddwr and finishes at Craig Goch dam. It's a permissive route open for use by walkers / runners, cyclists and horse riders. Amazing views to keep you going!

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4

1.25 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

VISITOR CENTRE

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is operated by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and is set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam.

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5

3.28 km

Stone Wall Lane

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful stonewall lanes, you may encounter farmers in tractors, but otherwise it’s completely deserted!

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4.16 km

Talwrn Wood

Forest

7

14.6 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Parking

As well as a huge and delightful cafe, you'll also find loos, a museum and a little shop here, so it's well worth popping in for a visit. There's extensive …

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8

14.8 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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B

15.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

959 m

391 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.30 km

5.92 km

650 m

217 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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