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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Rhayader

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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Rhayader

Moderate

4.3

(3)

40

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Elan Valley Trail – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Rhayader

03:05

11.7km

110m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

166 m

Clive Powell Bikes

Highlight • Cycleway

Well stocked local bike shop, specialising in Whyte and Giant brands, both road and mountain bikes. Had the brakes pads I needed just in time, phew!

More at clivepowellbikes.com

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2

441 m

Tomen Llansantffraid

Highlight • Historical Site

3

1.65 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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4

5.18 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

5.63 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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6

6.00 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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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

1.49 km

516 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

4.85 km

329 m

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Thursday 9 July

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13°C

8 %

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