Events in the Elan Valley for September 2010

5 Sun Village Tour

A very easy one mile walk to look at the history of Caban Coch Dam, Workers’ Village and surrounding features. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 2pm, back about 3.30pm.

11 Sat Mammal Mayhem

A whole day devoted to the elusive mammals of the Elan Valley. Displays, animal crafts, free fact sheets, how to record and encouraging mammals into our garden. A Ranger will be on hand to offer expertise. Suitable for all. Open from 10.30am to 4pm at the Visitor Centre.

12 Sun The Eastern Uplands

A moderate hillwalk of approximately 12 miles led by local character Max Walker. Explore the upland area to the east of the Elan Valley Reservoirs - breathtaking views and outstanding scenery. 

Meet at the Elan Valley Hotel at 10am, back by 5pm. Please bring stout footwear, waterproofs and packed lunch. Dogs on leads only please.

19 Sun Caban Ramble

A 3 mile guided walk looking at the history and natural history of the area. A steady climb of 170m over 1.5miles. Meet at Llannerch y Cawr car park at 2pm (or at Visitor Centre at 1.45pm for a lift to start), back about 5pm.

25 Sat Around Caban Coch Reservoir

Join Pete Jennings Welsh Water Site Manager for the Elan Valley and Secretary for the Cambrian Mountains Society for a walk around Caban Coch Reservoir, looking at the wildlife of the area, woodland management and the new Nature Reserve at Dol y Mynach. A moderate 7.5 mile route mostly on tracks with three short climbs of 35, 100 & 120metres. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 10am, back about 4pm. A joint event with the Cambrian Mountains Society.