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Caban Coch Dam – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Elan Village

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Caban Coch Dam – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Elan Village

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Caban Coch Dam – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Elan Village

01:03

3.94km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Start point

Camping Site

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1.14 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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2

1.27 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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3

2.01 km

Caban Coch Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

The lowest of the dams in the sequence of four built in the valley of the Elan River is Caban Coch Dam. It is the simplest and most functional in …

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2.31 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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5

2.43 km

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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2.46 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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3.94 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

1.09 km

578 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.48 km

1.10 km

866 m

441 m

< 100 m

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