Lake

Elan Valley Reservoirs

Rhayader, Wales

Victorian dams and lakes in the Cambrian Mountains, nicknamed the Welsh Lake District.

Cost
Free
Elan Valley Reservoirs
Tanya Dedyukhina · CC BY 3.0

A string of reservoirs built to supply Birmingham with water. The Caban Coch dam spills in a staircase when full. There's a visitor centre, a bike trail and the clear starry skies make it an International Dark Sky Park.

Good to know

  • Visitor centre has a cafe
  • Great after rain when dams overflow

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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