Elan Valley

The official page. A visit to Elan Valley never fails to delight and inspire. You can stroll, picnic or hike; cycle or mountain bike; bird watch, fish or safari!
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Elan Valley is yours to explore - spectacular dams & rolling countryside with visitor centre and bike & walking trails
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Lle i grwydro yw Cwm Elan - ag argaeau a chefn gwlad bendigedig gyda chanolfan ymwelwyr a llwybrau beicio a cerdded We are custodians of a beautiful area stretching 72 square miles with historic landscapes and thriving wildlife. The dams and reservoirs, the working legacy of rem

arkable Victorian engineering, add to the captivating and ever changing scenery. We operate as 'not-for-profit' so the team who work here can concentrate on safeguarding this special place and ensuring you make the most of your visit. As we say in these parts, Croeso! We look forward to welcoming you to Elan Valley.

02/06/2026

Next week is National Bike Week and to celebrate we’ve got a limited time special offer for any keen cyclists or those wanting to try out the Elan Valley bike trails 🚲🚵‍♀

From Mon 8th – Sun 14th June, we’re offering 20% off all bike hire. Take advantage of this discount for all bike hire, including ebikes, mountain bikes, children’s bikes and even dog trailers. 🚴🐶

Book here https://widget.eola.co/939/rentals
Using discount code BikeWeek

What better reason to get on your bike and explore the stunning bike trails around the Elan Valley?...............

Wythnos nesaf yw Wythnos Beicio Genedlaethol ac i ddathlu mae gennym gynnig arbennig am gyfnod byr i unrhyw feicwyr brwd neu rai sydd eisiau rhoi cynnig ar lwybrau beicio Cwm Elan 🚵🚲

O ddydd Llun i ddydd Sul 8–14 Mehefin, rydym yn cynnig gostyngiad o 20% ar logi unrhyw feic. Manteisiwch ar y gostyngiad hwn ar gyfer llogi beic, gan gynnwys beiciau trydan, beiciau mynydd, beiciau plant a hyd yn oed trelars cŵn 🚲🐕

Archebwch yma https://widget.eola.co/939/rentals

Defnyddiwch y cod disgownt BikeWeek

Rheswm gwych i fynd ar eich beic a mynd am antur ar y llwybrau beicio trawiadol o amgylch Cwm Elan?

01/06/2026

We have some exciting volunteering opportunities coming up in June and July across the Elan Valley. You have the chance to make a real impact on the wildlife and habitat across the estate. Perfect timing for National Volunteers Week 🌿

Join us for bracken bruising to help increase glow-worm habitat, butterfly monitoring or for a Community Bio-Blitz 🦋🌱

Find out more about volunteering here https://welshwatervolunteering.teamkinetic.co.uk/index-classic or email [email protected]
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Mae gennym gyfleoedd gwirfoddoli cyffrous ym mis Mehefin a Gorffennaf ar draws Cwm Elan. Bydd yn gyfle i chi i gael effaith wirioneddol ar fywyd gwyllt a'r cynefin ar draws yr ystad 🌿

Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer sesiwn rheoli rhedyn i helpu i gynyddu cynefin pryfed tân neu ar gyfer Bio-Blitz Cymunedol 🦋🐛

Mae mwy o wybodaeth am wirfoddoli yma https://welshwatervolunteering.teamkinetic.co.uk/index-classic?lang=CY

30/05/2026

We were thrilled to welcome motoring journalist and TV presenter Kevin Haggarthy and his group of supercar enthusiasts to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre last week 🏁🏎️

The car park was full of high-performance Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins and more.

Kevin and his team stopped in for lunch before taking these luxury cars out to explore the stunning routes across the Elan Valley and beyond.

Any car or bike groups keen to visit us or book their club in, just drop the Visitor Centre a line.

Roeddem wrth ein bodd i groesawu'r newyddiadurwr moduro a'r cyflwynydd teledu Kevin Haggarthy a'i grŵp o selogion ceir moethus i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr Cwm Elan yr wythnos diwethaf. Roedd y maes parcio yn llawn ceir perfformiad uchel fel Ferraris, Lamborghinis ac Aston Martins.

Galwodd Kevin a'i dîm heibio am ginio cyn mynd â'r ceir moethus allan i archwilio'r llwybrau trawiadol ar draws Cwm Elan a thu hwnt.

Os oes unrhyw grwpiau ceir neu feiciau yn awyddus i ymweld â ni neu drefnu bod eu clwb yn ymweld â ni, cysylltwch â’n Canolfan Ymwelwyr.

28/05/2026

The foundations of were built as part of “Phase One”, which included the dams and part of Dol y Mynach, as reservoir would have flooded the area. Did you know you can walk down to Dol y Mynach and see the rocks that were used to fill inside the dam?

Adeiladwyd sylfeini yn rhan o “Gam Un” oedd yn cynnwys adeiladu argaeau a rhan o Ddol y Mynach, am y byddai cronfa wedi gorlifo’r ardal. Oeddech chi’n gwybod bod modd cerdded i lawr i Ddol y Mynach a gweld y creigiau a ddefnyddiwyd i lenwi’r tu fewn i’r argae?

27/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that the second stage of the Elan Valley Lakes Project has now been approved, securing the future redevelopment of our visitor centre.

This investment will significantly enhance the site through several key upgrades:
👍 Capacity: Expanded facilities to alleviate peak-time crowding.
👍 Education: A brand-new exhibition space and planetarium.
👍 Hospitality: An extended café featuring panoramic views of the dam.
👍 Leisure: Additional outdoor seating areas.
👍 Accessibility: New restrooms and a dedicated Changing Places facility.
👍 Infrastructure: EV charging stations and car park improvements.

These developments will ensure a more sustainable, accessible and high-quality experience for future visitors to the Elan Valley, as well as boost economic growth in mid Wales.

Find out more about the Elan Valley Lakes Project and the Mid Wales Growth Deal at: https://elan-valley.co.uk/growth-deal-elan-valley-lakes-project/
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Mae’n falch gennym gyhoeddi bod ail gam Prosiect Llynnoedd Cwm Elan wedi cael sêl bendith bellach, gan sicrhau ailddatblygiad ein canolfan ymwelwyr.

Bydd y buddsoddiad yma’n gwella’r safle’n sylweddol trwy ddarparu nifer o ddatblygiadau allweddol:
👍 Capasiti: Ehangu’r cyfleusterau er mwyn atal gorlenwi ar adegau prysur.
👍 Addysg: Creu ardal arddangos a phlanetariwm newydd sbon.
👍 Lletygarwch: Ehangu’r caffi i gynnig golygfeydd panoramig dros o’r argae.
👍 Hamdden: Creu ardaloedd ychwanegol i eistedd yn yr awyr agored.
👍 Hygyrchedd: Tai bach newydd a chyfleuster lleoedd newid.
👍 Seilwaith: Gorsafoedd gwefru ceir trydan a gwelliannau i’r maes parcio.

Bydd y datblygiadau yma’n sicrhau profiad mwy cynaliadwy, hygyrch ac o safon uwch ar gyfer ymwelwyr Cwm Elan yn y dyfodol, yn ogystal â hybu twf economaidd yn y canolbarth.

Mae rhagor o fanylion am Brosiect Cwm Elan a Bargen Twf y Canolbarth yn: https://elan-valley.co.uk/cy/bargen-twf-prosiect-llynnoedd-cwm-elan/

26/05/2026

✨Free Training Event with Antur Natur

📅 Saturday 7 June 2pm – 4pm

🔎 Help to conserve woodlands and other native habitats by recording Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS).
🤳We'll show you how to use the INNS Mapper App to record the presence of invasive species in your area. After a short introduction inside, we'll go for a short walk to record some species growing nearby.
Adults and young people aged 12+ accompanied by an adult.

📍Meet: Elan Valley Visitor Centre LD6 SH
📩 For more information email [email protected]

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✨ Hyfforddiant Am Ddim gyda Antur Natur

📅 Dydd Sadwrn 7 Mehefin 2pm – 4pm

🔎 Helpwch warchod coedlannau a cynefnoedd eraill brodorol trwy gofnodi rhywogaethau anfrodorol ymledol.
🤳 Wnawn dangos sut i ddefnyddio Ap penodol INNS Mapper er mwyn cofnodi rhywogaethau ymledol yn eich ardal. Ar 6l cyflwyniad byr tu mewn, wnawn fynd am dro byr er mwyn cofnodi rhywogaethau ymledol gerbron.
Croeso i oedolion a phobl ifanc oed 12+ gydag oedolyn.

📍 Cyfarfod: Canolfan Ymwelwyr Cwm Elan LD6 SH
📩 Am ragor o wybodaeth e-bostiwch [email protected]

Antur Natur

25/05/2026

The Elan Valley is one of the most popular places to go walking in Wales. And to celebrate National Walking Month, we’re showcasing some of the most popular routes in the valley. Each route guarantees a spectacular view just like this!

Find out more https://elan-valley.co.uk/walking-routes/

Cwm Elan yw un o’r llefydd mwyaf poblogaidd yng Nghymru i fynd am dro. Ac i ddathlu Mis Cerdded Cenedlaethol, rydyn ni’n rhoi sylw i rai o’r llwybrau mwyaf poblogaidd yn y cwm. Un peth sy’n sicr, mae golygfeydd godidog ar bob un!

Ewch i’n gwefan am fanylion https://elan-valley.co.uk/cy/cerdded/

24/05/2026

The sun is out and we are ready! 😎🌞

Our play area has one of the best views in Wales and everyone is catered for on the ice cream front, even our four legged friends! 🍦

Come and join us this half-term at the Elan Valley.
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Mae’r haul yn tywynni ac rydyn ni’n barod! ☀😎

Mae gan ein lle chwarae un o’r golygfeydd gorau yng Nghymru ac mae rhywbeth yma i bawb sy’n hoff o hufen ia, hyd yn oed ein ffrindiau â phedair coes 🍧

Dewch draw i ymuno â ni yma yng Nghwm Elan dros hanner tymor.

23/05/2026

🔥 Every year in the UK, fire is responsible for the destruction of thousands of hectares of countryside, open space and wildlife habitats.

With recent wildfires fresh in our minds here at Elan Valley, we ask your help to keep this special place safe.

Please remember to follow the Elan Valley Countryside Code during your visit:
🚫 No open fires or barbeques
⚠️ No overnight camping
🚯 Take your litter home with you
⛔ Keep vehicles on permitted trails
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🔥 Bob blwyddyn, mae tanau’n dinistrio miloedd o hectarau o ardaloedd cefn gwlad, mannau agored a chynefinoedd bywyd gwyllt.

Gyda’r tanau gwyllt diweddar yn ffres yn y cof yma yng Nghwm Elan, rydyn ni’n gofyn am eich cymorth i gadw’r lle arbennig yma’n ddiogel.

Cofiwch ddilyn Cod Cefn Gwlad Cwm Elan yn ystod eich ymweliad:
🚫 Dim tanau agored na barbeciws
⚠️ Dim gwersylla dros nos
🚯 Ewch â'ch sbwriel adref gyda chi
⛔ Cadwch gerbydau ar y llwybrau a ganiateir

21/05/2026

This week's TBT is an extract from an account of one of the West Midlands Police cadets who stayed at their training camp just out side the Elan Valley water catchment area, in July 1980.

'The glorious scenery of forests and lakes went largely unnoticed, preoccupied as we were with navigating our way through the hills, battling swarms of flies, and coming close to sinking in the marshy ground. I really wanted to go home. When at last the day came to leave, most of us had made it; a few had not.'

Mae ein edrych yn ol yr wythnos hon yn ddyfyniad o gyfrif o un o gadetiaid Heddlu Gorllewin Canolbarth Lloegr a arhosodd yn eu gwersyll hyfforddi ychydig y tu allan i ardal catchement dŵr Cwm Elan, ym mis Gorffennaf 1980.

'Ni sylwyd ar yr olygfa odidog o’r fforestydd a’r llynnoedd, gan ein bod yn canolbwytio ar lywio ein ffordd trwy’r bryniau, ynghanol heidiau o glêr, bron â suddo i’r tir corsiog. Roeddwn wir eisiau mynd adref. Pan ddaeth y diwrnod i ni adael, roedd y rhan fwyaf wedi llwyddo; a rhai wedi methu. '

Address

Elan Valley Visitor Centre/Canolfan Ymwelwyr Cwm Elan
Rhayader
LD65HP

Telephone

44 (0) 1597 810880

Website

http://www.elan-valley.co.uk/

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