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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Craig Goch Dam

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Craig Goch Dam

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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Craig Goch Dam

01:38

5.99km

90m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Elan Valley - Pen-y-Garreg Dam
The Pen-y-Garreg is the third Dam up through the Elan Valley, also to be known as the 'Middle Dam'.
Pen-y-Garreg Dam is unusual in that it houses an access tunnel to the central tower which is lit by apertures in the downstream side of the dam.
The viaduct at Garreg Ddu further downstream does not resemble the other dams since the dam part of the structure is not visible above the water surface in normal conditions. There are atotal of four dams on the river Elan;.
Craig Goch.
Pen-y-Garreg.
Garreg-Ddu.
Caban Coch.

The river Claerwen has the newest and largest, Claerwen Dam followed by the unfinished Dol y Mynach dam.
With the exception of Dol y Mynach all the dams are also accessible by car.

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Elan Valley Reservoirs

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A hidden gem is the heart of Wales. The area is perfect for exploring by bike. There are so many routes to choose from ranging from family rides, road bike and mtb!

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