Elan Valley Reservoirs Walk

Walk & Talk

Date:

Tue, 23rd June, 2026

Meeting point: Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Rhayader LD6 5HP

Meeting time:

10:00 am

Start time:

10:30 am

End time:

4:00 pm

Walking the Elan Valley is pure Welsh magic. We’ll trace glassy reservoirs mirroring moody skies, while massive Victorian dams thunder with spectacular white water. We’ll pass by the remnants of the historic WW2 Dambusters testing site too. Oak woodlands at Cnwch Wood, Gro Hill and Llanerch Wood give way to soaring red kites overhead. It is a beautiful blend of epic engineering and untamed wilderness that leaves you feeling blissfully exhausted!

Everybody is welcome to join us on our 8-mile Marauders adventure.

Useful information

Meeting point
What3Words

Meeting point map

Our route today

Leader information

Lee M & Greg O

On the day

This is the first, Day 1 walk on the Marauders 3-day trip to the Builth Wells & Wye Valley area.

Day 1 – Tuesday 23rd June

The visitor centre is open from 10am so feel free to grab a quick coffee but please be ready though for a prompt 10:30am walk start.

Lee will be leading us on a full day, 6-hour/8 mile walk (Marauders Grade 5) around the Caban Goch reservoirs and we are expected to finish this walk at around 3-4pm.

Parking
Ample parking available on-site – £6.00 charge for all day parking

Registration
You will be asked for your name, your mobile telephone number along with an emergency contact name and number. If you have any relevant medical conditions or medication that may be relevant to declare, please pass this information to the event leader during registration.

If you already have your Marauders digital ID, great – we’ll just scan you in. If not, you can pre-register and get your very own QR code beforehand here – Register Here

Be Prepared – Health, Wellbeing & Weather
Participation in this event is entirely at your own risk, and it is your sole responsibility to ensure you are physically fit and well enough to take part. This includes being appropriately dressed for the event/weather and carrying any personal or emergency medication you may require during the activity.

Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome on this walk but must be carefully supervised at all times and kept on a lead when necessary. We may at times walk on/near to busy roads and/or in fields with livestock roaming free.

What to bring

For those just taking the walk option – our walks are graded at Grade 4-5
Designed for 5–10 miles in rural areas with steep sections and rough ground.

Footwear: Waterproof walking boots with ankle support are essential for rural, rougher, or “toughest” terrain.
Clothing: A full layering system (base, mid, and waterproof outer shell) to manage 5–7 hours of exposure.
Refreshments: 1.5–2 litres of water and a substantial packed lunch for these full-day efforts.
Safety: Any personal medication or small first-aid items you may need while away from easy access points.

Photo album

We have set up a Google Album to store our photographs and capture our memories of the day:

Volunteering support

This event requires some volunteering support to make it run smoothly and we’d love to hear from you if you are able to lend a hand on the day. This week we are looking for:

Car Sharing – If you are travelling up and back on the same day, there are some guys that would like to have a lift if you are able to offer one. We’ll organise car-sharing a little closer to the time via the WhatsApp group.

Walk & Talk support – To assist the leaders and keep an eye on the group (eg man the walkie talkie, be a backmarker, nominate yourself as a first aider)

Befrienders – To look out for new guys that join and make them feel welcome

Bring a mate with you

Our events are free and open to all men aged 18+. If you know of anyone that may enjoy this event, click to copy the page link, to paste and share with a friend.

Disclaimer

By participating in this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Assumption of Risk: You are voluntarily participating in this activity and assume all risks associated with it, including but not limited to: falls, slips, trips, injuries, illness, or other accidents.
Medical Conditions: You are in good physical health and have no medical conditions that would prevent you from participating in this activity.
Personal Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your own safety, equipment, and actions during the activity.
Waiver of Claims: You hereby waive any and all claims against the organisers, leaders, or participants of this group for any injuries or damages that may occur.