Cnwch Woods, Elan Valley, near Rhayader, Powys, Wales
Cnwch Woods Blue Route
route · Woodland walk
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5.5
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
5.5A short woodland circuit in the Elan Valley that finishes with a spectacular view of Caban Coch Dam.
This is a modest walk rather than a major expedition, but its short, easy circuit pairs a wooded setting with a striking dam view. The official route details also make it unusually straightforward to plan.
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The experience
Follow the blue arrows around the 1.3 km circular route. It takes about 30 minutes and is graded easy; the official route description highlights a spectacular view of Caban Coch Dam.
Things to do
Walk the blue circular route
Follow the blue arrows on this 1.3 km woodland circuit, described by the route source as easy and well-surfaced.
About 30 minutes
Take in the Caban Coch Dam view
The official route description identifies a spectacular view of Caban Coch Dam as a highlight of the circuit.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 30 minutes
Quick woodland circuit
- 01
Follow the blue arrows around the Cnwch Woods circular route.
- 02
Pause at the route’s viewpoint for the view of Caban Coch Dam.
- 03
Complete the circuit and return to the start.
When to go
No season-specific guidance is provided in the supplied official route details.
Check local conditions before setting out; weather guidance specific to this short route was not supplied.
The route
- surface
- Well-surfaced
- distance
- 0.8 miles (1.3 km)
- duration
- About 30 minutes
- difficulty
- Easy
- waymarking
- Follow the blue arrows
- route shape
- Circular
- start point
- Cnwch Woods Blue Route start; precise start-point details are not specified in the supplied route text.
- parking start
- Check before visiting; route-source parking details were not supplied.
- Woodland setting
- View of Caban Coch Dam
What to look for
Look out for the view of Caban Coch Dam highlighted by the official route description.
Best time to go
Not specified by the supplied route source; check current conditions before setting out.
The supplied route information does not identify a best time of day or seasonal highlight. Check local conditions before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Walkers · Families
Route at a glance
Duration
Under 1 hour
Terrain
Woodland, Valley
Parking / start
Parking arrangements at the route start are not confirmed by the supplied route source. Check before visiting.
Practical information
Opening & access
An official, waymarked circular walking route. Check current access and route conditions before visiting.
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Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The route is described as well-surfaced and suitable for pushchairs and wheelchair users, although some assistance may be needed.
Cost
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Around Cnwch Woods Blue Route
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances