The Spectacular Elan Valley
70 square miles of dams, reservoirs and rugged Welsh landscapes.
There’s plenty to see and do in the Elan Valley. By day, explore this special landscape by bike, car or on foot. When the sun sets and the night falls, look up and marvel at the star-studded skies.
Come and explore this magical place, nestled in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales.
Notice Board
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Elan Valley Countryside Code
Before your visit, please read this guide about how to enjoy your time here responsibly and care for the countryside.
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Eyes on the Night Sky -July 2026
Welcome to this month’s update to find out what’s in the night sky for July. In the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park, astronomical darkness theoretically returns on…
Dark Skies
In 2015, the Elan Valley Estate achieved International Dark Sky Park status.
Find out more about how you can enjoy our pristine, dark skies…
Follow along
We would love all of our visitors to share their experiences and photos of the dark skies. Share your images with us on instagram using the hashtag #DiscoverElan
