Elan Valley | Dams & Reservoirs at Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre
Elan Valley | Dams & Reservoirs at Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre
Elan Valley
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The six Elan Valley dams, located 3 miles from Rhayader on the southern edge of the Cambrian Mountains in Mid Wales are one of the greatest civil engineering achievements of the late 19th and early 20th century, providing the water supply for the City of Birmingham.
The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is open all year round and you will find the story of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys and the remarkable building of the dams to provide water for the City of Birmingham.
The dams are the biggest draw to the Elan Valley and they offer a stunning year round backdrop for cyclists, walkers, and photographers. With the exception of Dol y Mynach all the dams are also accessible by car.
There are four dams on the River Elan; Craig Goch, Pen y Garreg, Garreg Ddu, and Caban Coch. The River Claerwen has the newest (and largest) Claerwen Dam with the unfinished Dol y Mynach Dam also found in this valley.
Please note that the amenities listed can be found at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre rather than relating to the whole Estate. 2 EV Charging Points. Parking Charge per vehicle.
Open all the time
Prices
Free entry
Parking: £3.00
Group Tours available - please contact Elan Valley Visitor centre for details
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Address
Nr Rhayader,
Powys,
LD6 5HP
Location and nearby places
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SN 928646 Lat: 52.26932 Long: -3.57227
By Car: The Elan Valley is 3 miles from the town of Rhyader on an unclassified road leading from the B4518. The town of Rhyader is crossed by the main A470 (North/South) and A44 (East) roads. £2.50 car parking charge covers you for the whole of the Estate's car parks, all day.
Season tickets for car parking are also available, costing £20 for twelve months, please ask at the Visitor Centre Information Desk.
There are two electric charging points located at the Visitor Centre Car Park.
By Public Transport: Rhayader has no train station (the nearest being Llandrindod Wells) but is connected by a local bus network. The Elan Valley is connected by local public transport via Rhayader on request/pre-booking ONLY.
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Parking: with charge
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Electric car charging point
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Please note that the amenities listed can be found at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre rather than relating to the whole Estate. 2 EV Charging Points. Parking Charge per vehicle.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Nut free
- Vegetarian
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
