Visiting Elan

Click here to view a short video about the Elan Valley.

The Elan Valley Estate attracts a wide variety of visitors and a good starting point for all is the Visitor Centre which has a wide variety of information and educational and interactive resources. 

In total the Elan Estate attracts more than 400,000 visitors annually. Many people come to enjoy the peace and quiet, some come for the wildlife and scenery, whilst others take part in more active pursuits. Whatever activity you choose, the information on the Recreation page should help you to get the maximum enjoyment out of your visit to the Elan Valley.

For those wishing to stay in the area the nearby town of Rhayader has a wide choice of accommodation and facilities. The Elan Estate can also offer self catering accommodation in cottages and farmhouses on the Estate - for details please look on the Where to Stay pages.

How to Find Us

We are situated in the county of Powys in mid Wales and can be accessed easily from the town of Rhayader which is on the intersection of the main A470 (North/South) and the A44 which comes from the East.

From Rhayader follow the B4518 southwest out of the town. The left turn for the Visitor Centre is signposted after three miles.

Grid Reference: SN928646

Postcode: LD6 5HP

 

Contact numbers:

Rangers' Office: (01597) 810880

Information Desk/Shop: (01597) 810898

Cafe: (01597) 810899

 

Map of the Elan Estate

Map of the Elan Valley

Contact Elan Valley Trust

Elan Valley Trust
Elan Estate Office
Elan Village
Rhayader
Powys
LD6 5HP
Tel: 44 (0) 1597 810449
Fax: 44 (0) 1597 811276

Responsible for open hill land, Elan Village and self-catering properties

Contact Form
Elan Valley Trust / Ymddiriedolaeth Cwm Elan
Contact Visitor Centre

Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Elan Valley
RHAYADER
Powys
LD6 5HP

Tel: 44 (0) 1597 810880

Responsible for Visitor Centre, dams and reservoirs, woodlands and Elan Valley Trail

Contact Form
Countryside Council for Wales / Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru