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Nantgwyllt Church – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Nantgwyllt Church – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

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Nantgwyllt Church – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

01:25

5.22km

70m

Hiking

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: February 13, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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42 m

Craig Goch Dam

Highlight • Structure

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and is set in a fantastic location against a spectacular backdrop of a Victorian stone dam.

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1.83 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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2.58 km

Nantgwyllt Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel rebuilt by Birmingham Water Corporation at the turn of 19 century to replace the one flooded when the dams & reservoirs were built to supply the growing population with water.

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3.03 km

Elan Valley Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice for a wander

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5.05 km

Radnorshire Millennium Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

Cool little art installation with Rocks with Welsh places on. Modern Stones Gallery. A large feature at the Elan Valley visitor centre in central Powys, west from Rhayader is this …

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5.20 km

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Visitor Centre below Caban Coch Dam is a good place to learn about the remarkable building of the dams and the alternative ways to explore

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5.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

2.19 km

658 m

162 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

1.83 km

942 m

162 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

34 %

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Nantgwyllt Church – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Elan Valley Visitor Center

Craig Goch Dam

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Nantgwyllt Church

Elan Valley Bridge

Radnorshire Millennium Stones

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

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