Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Garreg-ddu Reservoir
Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Garreg-ddu Reservoir
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Elan Valley Reservoirs – Craig Goch Dam loop from Garreg-ddu Reservoir
02:31
9.25km
130m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: August 2, 2026
Tips
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Elenydd SSSI
Waypoints
Start point
1.27 km
Penbont Tea Room
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
1.29 km
Elan Valley Visitor Centre Cream Tea
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
4.32 km
Elan Valley Reservoirs
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
4.86 km
Craig Goch Dam
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
5.96 km
Elan Valley Trail
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
6.51 km
The Devil's Gulch
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
6.56 km
Narrow Gorge Pathway Near Lake in Mid Wales
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
7.46 km
Pen-y-Garreg Dam
Highlight • Viewpoint
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 …
Tip by
9.25 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.30 km
2.87 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
4.82 km
2.36 km
1.02 km
729 m
320 m
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