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Claerwen Dam – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Millennium Milepost Rhayader

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Claerwen Dam – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Millennium Milepost Rhayader

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Claerwen Dam – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Millennium Milepost Rhayader

00:43

6.86km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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431 m

Bluebell Tree Tunnel

Highlight • Forest

The little cycle trail is a beautiful trail away from the busy main road - it’s also relatively flat, so if you’ve just come over the hills from Knighton via …

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2.01 km

Camping Site in the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Rest Area

Camping in beautiful scenery. Toilets, showers available.

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3.31 km

Claerwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

Good spot to stop for refreshment but take cash!

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3.44 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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3.52 km

Elan Village Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

24hr, very clean and spacious facilities, useful if you get stuck in a storm or your bivvy spot is taken over by midges!

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3.89 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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6.86 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.05 km

2.78 km

Surfaces

6.55 km

283 m

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Friday 26 June

23°C

14°C

54 %

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Claerwen Dam – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Millennium Milepost Rhayader

Bluebell Tree Tunnel

Camping Site in the Welsh Hills

Claerwen Dam

Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café

Elan Village Public Toilets

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

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