Bike Hire - Now Booking Online!
Tue 27 Jul to Sat 31 Dec / 10am - 4.30pm
Location: Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Cycling is a great way to see a lot more of Elan. We offer a selection of bikes from the Visitor Centre to help you on you way with a wide range of bikes available in many sizes.
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Dam Open Days
Tue 12 Apr to Tue 30 Aug / 10:00 - 16:00
Location: Pen y Garreg Dam
Join our Rangers at one of our Dam Open Days during the Easter Holidays - an exclusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam and up to the central tower. You’ll enjoy a bird's-eye view of the dam wall – and learn about the feat of engineering that made Elan.
We're running a number of sessions during the school holidays:
Welsh Water Work at Craig Goch Dam
Mon 13 Jun to Sun 1 Jan / 8:00 - 17:30
Location: Craig Goch Dam
What can you expect?
The time has now come to progress to our main phase of the project which includes work to the pipes and valves which form part of the dam. This phase of our work will begin on Monday 13th June, and we aim to finish in January 2023, dependant on the weather conditions.
Nearby residents may notice additional traffic from our teams in the area, but please be assured that we will use mitigation measures where possible to keep disruption to a minimum. If anything changes, we’ll make sure to let you know.
Summer Dam Open Days
Tue 19 Jul to Tue 30 Aug / 10:00 - 16:00
Location: Pen y Garreg
Join our Rangers at one of our Dam Open Days during the Summer Holidays - an exclusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam and up to the central tower. You’ll enjoy a bird's-eye view of the dam wall – and learn about the feat of engineering that made Elan.
Sessions are available throughout the summer holidays.
High Ropes Challenge
Wed 27 Jul / 10:00 - 12:30
Location: Sawmill
Platforms, bridges, unusual obstacles, a zip line and an adrenaline jump – all in a stunning setting alongside Caban Coch Reservoir.
You don’t need experience or to be super fit, however you must be over 1.4m tall, have a waist of less than 43” and be able to climb a rope ladder.
You will also need transport, stout shoes and appropriate clothing.
Kayaking on the Reservoir
Wed 27 Jul / 14:00 - 16:30
Location: Caban Coch Reservoir
Hit the water and get a different view of the Valley from a two person kayak.
After a safety briefing, head off around the reservoir in the company of your instructor, and learn about the history of the dams on the way.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Minimum age 8, you will need transport, waterproofs, suitable clothing, change of clothes and towel just in case!
Prices:
Kayaking on the Reservoir
Thu 28 Jul / 10:00 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 16:30
Location: Caban Coch Reservoir
Hit the water and get a different view of the Valley from a two person kayak.
After a safety briefing, head off around the reservoir in the company of your instructor, and learn about the history of the dams on the way.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Minimum age 8, you will need transport, waterproofs, suitable clothing, change of clothes and towel just in case!
Prices:
