The 7 Best Dams in Powys, Wales

January 29, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

Wales' spectacular scenic rural heartland, and the site of Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys is a lush land of verdant mountain valleys, craggy caves and quirky towns. The staunchly nationalistic area offers appealing outdoors opportunities. Canter on horseback through the rugged Brecon Beacons mountain range. Walk or cycle the charming valleys. Other draws are commanding Powis Castle near Welshpool and the Centre for Alternative Technology, a sustainable development center, near Machynlleth.
Restaurants in Powys

1. Elan Valley

Elan Valley, Rhayader LD6 5HP Wales +44 1597 810880 [email protected] http://www.elanvalley.org.uk
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
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1%
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5.0 based on 1,279 reviews

Elan Valley

Reviewed By raserfamily - Stonehouse, United Kingdom

Here for a few days mid August. The dams are impressive and worth a visit to them all as they are all different and the countryside is amazing, plenty of walks to do. Lots of people on bikes as well. Dog friendly.

2. Clywedog Reservoir

Llanidloes Wales http://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/Llanidloes-Llyn-Clywedog/details/?dms=3&venue=1014300
Excellent
72%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Clywedog Reservoir

Reviewed By Celtica - Newport, United Kingdom

The drive from Llanidloes over the hills to Machynlleth is one of the UK’s most scenic drives. Passing the lakes which have excellent sailing and picnic spots it’s well worth a visit if in the area. For a country drive roads aren’t too narrow either and suitable for campers

3. Craig Goch Dam

Elan Valley, Rhayader LD6 5HP Wales +44 1597 810880 https://www.elanvalley.org.uk/discover/reservoirs-dams/6-dams
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Craig Goch Dam

Reviewed By Clivel_98 - Hereford, United Kingdom

One of the six Victorian Elan Valley reservoirs, each with superb and wonderful engineering and views to die for. Well worth driving round and stopping off at the various car parks, or going for walks across the glorious countryside.

4. Pen y Garreg Dam

Elan Valley, Rhayader LD6 5HP Wales +44 1597 810880 https://www.elanvalley.org.uk/
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Pen y Garreg Dam

Reviewed By AdeT365 - Swindon, United Kingdom

A great place to explore on the whole, beautiful scenery and amazing dams to visit. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area!

5. Garreg Ddu Dam

National Cycle Route 81 Elan Valley, Rhayader Wales
Excellent
25%
Good
75%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Garreg Ddu Dam

Reviewed By Clivel_98 - Hereford, United Kingdom

The whole of the Elan Valley is wonderful, and the different man-made reservoirs are wonders of Victorian engineering, and look stunning. Well worth visiting and learning about how and why these reservoirs were built to supply Birmingham with fresh water.

6. Claerwen Reservoir

Rhayader LD6 5BH Wales
Excellent
50%
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0%
Satisfactory
50%
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Claerwen Reservoir

Reviewed By lakey446 - Pontypridd, United Kingdom

I couldn't disagree with the last review more!! ☹️ Bleak it maybe, but, in a sublime way! Walk up to the waterfalls, walk across the dam,look down from the dam, walk from the dam top to dam bottom, then look up, then sit!!!! Look at the amazing scenery! We where absolutely mesmerised by what we where seeing!! Fantastic, could have looked at that view all day! ♥️

7. Dolymynach Reservoir

Rhayader Wales
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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