Rhayader Riverside, Waterfalls And Dams Walk
This popular walk takes you from the town of Rhayader to the wonderful Elan Valley Reservoirs and the series of imposing dams.
The circular walk starts in Rhayader and first follows a shared cycling and walking route along the River Elan to the dam at the Caban-coch Reservoir. You can then follow waterside paths north along the water to the dams at the Penygarreg Reservoir and the Craig Goch Reservoir. The huge dams are a spectacular sight with the surrounding mountains making a wonderful backdrop.
At Craig Goch you turn east along a bridle track to the Roman Camp and waterfall around the hills of Esgair Perfedd and Esgair Dderw. You then descend to the south east to return to Rhayader.
Rhayader Dams Ordnance Survey Map 
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Rhayader Dams Open Street Map 
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Rhayader Dams OS Map 
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Rhayader Dams Open Street Map 
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Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
River Elan west of Rhayader, approaching the reservoirs.
Caban Coch Dam over flowing
Penygarreg Dam & Valve Tower J02
Dam to Penygarreg Reservoir
Craig Goch Dam
Path beside Penygarreg Reservoir
Waterfall on the Afon Claerwen
Waterfall near Garreg-Ddu Reservoir, Elan Valley Reservoirs, Wales