Nestled throughout the inexperienced valleys of Mid Wales, the Elan Valley would possibly simply be one in all Wales’ most scenic and underrated locations to go to. Now, what makes the Elan Valley much more particular is that there are heaps of trails, lakes (or reservoirs) and beautiful drives to take.
Over time, I’ve visited the Elan Valley many occasions, and truthfully, it’s stunning. It’s a kind of issues about Wales, there’s at all times some view, some area or beautiful shoreline to go to. In truth, I’d go so far as saying that’s the fantastic thing about Wales; it’s nature.
Now, to be sure you get essentially the most out of your go to, I’m sharing my Elan Valley journey information that can aid you navigate one in all Wales’ most stunning locations.
The best way to get to the Elan Valley?
Okay, so the general public transport infrastructure, exterior of major areas in Wales, is sort of restricted. Virtually non-existent in sure areas. It’s positive in the event you’re following greater populated routes like North Wales or South Wales – however it’s tougher in that center bit.
If you wish to go to by practice, the best cease to get off at is Llandrindod Wells (Google Maps pin) within the county of Powys. Once more, most cities round this rural area of Wales are small, so decisions may be restricted (however not out of date) with regards to discovering lodges or inns to remain at.
Personally, simply as a result of geographic area and restricted practice and bus choices, I’d at all times advocate visiting the Elan Valley by automobile. The roads are nice, slightly winding, however nice nonetheless.
The place to remain within the Elan Valley?
For a bigger base to remain in, you possibly can contemplate the city of Aberystwyth (which is a few 75-minute drive) or a lot nearer locations like Llanguirig (Google Maps pin) or Builth Wells. Alternatively, in the event you fancy tenting in Wales, then try close by Glangwy Farm Tenting. It’s a stunning web site within the coronary heart of the Elan Valley, making it really easy to drive to and from right here.
The place to go to within the Elan Valley?
One place I at all times advocate visiting within the Elan Valley is the Elan Valley Customer Centre. The crew listed below are nice to advise on routes, closures, recommendation on trails and to be taught extra concerning the historical past of Elan Valley itself.
Additionally, proper subsequent to it’s the Cnwch Wooden path that can lead you out, past the woods, to Caban Coch, one of many 4 largest lakes within the Elan Valley area. You too can drive subsequent to the Elan Valley Public Footpath that takes you round a few of the largest lakes right here. This can be a nice option to get your bearings of the world, or when you’ve got restricted mobility. You continue to get to see a lot of the unbelievable surroundings, no matter whether or not it’s on foot or by automobile.
Now, as you wander handed Caban Coch lake, you wish to be sure you additionally cease off at Garreg Ddu lake. They virtually really feel like the identical physique of water, and there’s only a highway separating the 2. As soon as right here, be sure you spot the long-lasting Foel Valve Tower (Google Maps pin).
You’ll want to go to Pen y Garreg and Craig Goch lakes too. Each of those are beautiful, and you’ll type of comply with the highway from the Elan Valley Customer Centre and see all of them. They virtually appear like ribbon lakes, however clearly created to gather water.
Oh, and my Elan Valley journey information can be full with out me recommending the stunning Elan Valley Waterfall Path, which is round 1 mile or so. It’s a comparatively straightforward hike – extra of an intense stroll and completely straightforward to comply with in the event you fancy getting out from behind the wheel of the automobile.
Alternatively, simply keep on with the Garreg Ddu Loop, which makes it straightforward to comply with as you realize you’ll find yourself again the place you began. It’s at all times a neater possibility in the event you’re not nice with map studying.
I forgot to say! In the summertime months, there are ‘Dam Open Days‘ the place you possibly can truly go contained in the dams themselves. It’s truly way more attention-grabbing than it sounds and nicely value trying out on these self-guided excursions. There’s a small cost to go inside, nevertheless it actually isn’t an excessive amount of in any respect.
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