Rhayader Riverside, Waterfalls And Dams Walk

13.7 miles (22 km)

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 - view and print off detailed OS map

Rhayader Dams Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Rhayader Dams OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Rhayader Dams Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The climb to Drygarn Fawr starts from the car park at the Caban Coch Reservoir. It will take you up to a fine viewpoint with Bronze Age burial cairns and excellent views over the Elan Valley.