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The official page. A visit to Elan Valley never fails to delight and inspire. You can stroll, picnic or hike; cycle or mountain bike; bird watch, fish or safari!
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Elan Valley is yours to explore - spectacular dams & rolling countryside with visitor centre and bike & walking trails
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Lle i grwydro yw Cwm Elan - ag argaeau a chefn gwlad bendigedig gyda chanolfan ymwelwyr a llwybrau beicio a cerdded We are custodians of a beautiful area stretching 72 square miles with historic landscapes and thriving wildlife. The dams and reservoirs, the working legacy of remarkable Victorian engineering, add to the captivating and ever changing scenery. We operate as 'not-for-profit' so the team who work here can concentrate on safeguarding this special place and ensuring you make the most of your visit. As we say in these parts, Croeso! We look forward to welcoming you to Elan Valley.

08/10/2026

This Throwback Thursday we go back to last year and 1944.

This time a year ago we commemorated the crew of Halifax Bomber LL541 who sadly lost their lives when their plane crashed in the Elan Valley, near Cwmdauddwr, west of Rhayader, in 1944.

The crew were all members of the Canadian Air Force and it was our honour to host the event to unveil the memorial plaque and lay wreaths in their memory.

These are still on display in the Visitor Centre along with more information about the airmen and the tragic incident over 80 years ago.
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Ar Atgoffáu Dydd Iau rydym yn mynd yn ôl i'r llynedd a 1944.

Yr adeg hon y llynedd fe wnaethom goffáu criw Halifax Bomber LL541 a gollodd eu bywydau yn drist iawn pan blymiodd eu hawyren i’r ddaear yng Nghwm Elan, ger Cwmdauddwr, i'r gorllewin o Raeadr Gwy, yn 1944.

Roedd y criw i gyd yn aelodau o Lu Awyr Canada ac roedd yn anrhydedd i ni gynnal y digwyddiad i ddadorchuddio'r plac coffa a gosod torchau er cof amdanynt. Mae'r rhain yn dal i gael eu harddangos yn y Ganolfan Ymwelwyr ynghyd â mwy o wybodaeth am yr awyrenwyr.

06/10/2026

Our October art display is now live 👩‍🎨

Come and see the beautiful work of Jane R. Mason, which encompasses drawing, painting, print, textiles and sculpture 🎨

Jane has lived in Wales for most of her adult life and the landscape of Radnorshire inspires her work. She regularly works with CARAD - TimeScape Rhayader (Community Arts Rhayader and District) and is a member of the team at in Llandrindod Wells 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Mae arddangosfa gelf fis Hydref bellach yn fyw 🖼️

Dewch i weld gwaith hardd Jane R. Mason, sy'n cwmpasu lluniadu, paentio, argraffu, tecstilau a cherflunio 🖌

Mae Jane wedi byw yng Nghymru am y rhan fwyaf o'i bywyd fel oedolyn ac mae tirwedd Sir Faesyfed yn ysbrydoli ei gwaith. Mae hi'n gweithio'n rheolaidd gyda CARAD (Celfyddydau Cymunedol Rhaeadr Gwy a'r Cylch) ac mae'n aelod o dîm Celf o Gwmpas yn Llandrindod 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

05/10/2026

How stunning are these photos that visitor Elias Liaros captured at Craig Goch recently 📸

He took them during the darkest night in September and, in his words, ‘had a great experience in a magic setting.’ ✨

Find out more about Elan Valley’s Dark Sky Park status here https://elan-valley.co.uk/stargazing/
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Pa mor anhygoel yw'r lluniau hyn a dynnodd yr ymwelydd Elias Liaros yng Nghraig Goch yn ddiweddar 📷

Tynnodd nhw yn ystod y noson dywyllaf ym mis Medi ac, yn ei eiriau e’, 'cafodd brofiad gwych mewn lleoliad hudolus.' 💫

Mae rhagor o wybodaeth am statws Parc Awyr Dywyll Cwm Elan yma https://elan-valley.co.uk/cy/serydda/

02/10/2026

Bookings are now open for our Autumn Dam Open Day at Pen y Garreg Dam.

This is a self-guided walk where you can explore the dam and its central tower. Will the dam be spilling?!

📅 Tuesday 27th October
🕐 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm & 3pm
💷 £5 per adult, £2 per under-18

Book online here https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/dam-open-days/

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Dyddiad i’r dyddiadur!

Ymunwch â ni am Ddiwrnod Agored yr Argae Pen y Garreg ar. Crwydrwch trwy’r argae a’i dŵr canolog.

📅 Dydd Mawrth 27 Hydref
🕐 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm & 3pm
💷 £5 i oedolion, £2 o dan 18 oed

Bwciwch ar lein neu yn siop y Ganolfan Ymwelwyr. Cofiwch gadw eich derbynneb i’w ddangos wrth brynu ar y diwrnod! https://elan-valley.co.uk/.../ddiwrnod-agored-yr-argae/

01/10/2026

Claerwen dam, which is nearly finished in this photograph, was built much later than the Elan Valley dams. It was started in 1946 and finished in 1952 and opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

Claerwen o’r awyr: Cafodd Argae Claerwen, sy’n agos at gael ei gwblhau yn y llun yma, ei adeiladu’n ddiweddarach o lawer nac argaeau Cwm Elan. Dechreuodd y gwaith ym 1946 a chafodd ei gwblhau ym 1952. Agorwyd yr argae gan y Frenhines Elizabeth II.

30/09/2026

Are we bored of pine martens yet? Of course not! 🤗

And now, we think we might have not one, but two babies. Check out our latest wildlife cam footage including pine martens and a beautiful tawny owl enjoying a night time snack 🦉
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Ydyn ni wedi diflasu ar weld y beleod eto? Nac ydym wir! 🤗

A bellach, rydyn ni'n credu efallai fod gennym ni nid un, ond dau fabi bach. Gwyliwch y lluniau diweddaraf o’n gwe-gam bywyd gwyllt sy’n cynnwys beleod a thylluan frech hardd yn mwynhau tamaid i’w fwyta yn ystod y nos 🦉

29/09/2026

Dates for your diary! 📅

We’re sorry to mention Christmas already but for those who like to plan ahead, these are the dates for our festive activities:

🎄Sun 29th November: Christmas Lights Switch On with mulled w**e, hot chocolate and festive carolling with Choirs For Good

🧑‍🎄Sat 19th & Sun 20th, Weds 23rd and Thurs 24th December: Breakfast with Santa. Due to popular demand, we’ve added more dates this year for breakfast with Father Christmas, with added games and live music for all!

Find out more here https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/

📅Mae'n ddrwg gennym sôn am y Nadolig yn barod, ond i'r rhai sy'n hoffi cynllunio ymlaen llaw, dyma ddyddiadau i’w nodi ar gyfer ein gweithgareddau Nadoligaidd:

🎄Dydd Sul 29 Tachwedd: Cynnau’r Goleuadau Nadolig gyda gwin cynnes, siocled poeth a charolau Nadolig

🧑‍🎄Dydd Sadwrn 19, Dydd Sul 20, Dydd Mercher 23 a Dydd Iau 24 Rhagfyr: Brecwast gyda Siôn Corn. Oherwydd y galw, rydym wedi ychwanegu rhagor o ddyddiadau eleni ar gyfer brecwast gyda Siôn Corn, gyda gemau ychwanegol a cherddoriaeth fyw i bawb!

Dysgwch fwy yma https://elan-valley.co.uk/cy/events/

24/09/2026

Here’s part of the Elan Valley you rarely see! This photo shows the Garreg Ddu submerged dam in 1903. The dam was nearing completion; notice the water starting to flow over the dam. Not sure about the rickety bridge in the bottom third of the picture!
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# Hen Lun Iau Dyma ran o Gwm Elan nad ydych yn ei weld yn aml! Mae’r llun hwn yn dangos argae suddedig Garreg Ddu ym 1903. Roedd yr argae bron wedi’i gwblhau; sylwch ar y dŵr yn dechrau llifo dros yr argae. Amheus, serch hynny, am gyflwr y bont fregus yn y drydydd rhan isaf o’r llun!

22/09/2026

How glorious does Craig Goch look in the early Autumn sun? ☀️

These pictures were taken from the top of the Elan Valley last weekend, with the dam spilling, the sun shining and the autumn colours just coming through 🍂

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Onid yw Craig Goch yn edrych yn odidog yn haul cynnar yr hydref? 🤩

Tynnwyd y lluniau hyn o ben Dyffryn Elan y penwythnos diwethaf, gyda’r argae’n gorlifo, yr haul yn disgleirio a lliwiau’r hydref newydd ddechrau ymddangos 🍁

Address

Elan Valley Visitor Centre/Canolfan Ymwelwyr Cwm Elan
Rhayader
LD65HP

Telephone

44 (0) 1597 810880

Website

http://www.elan-valley.co.uk/

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