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Elan Valley Dams and Reservoirs - Supplying clean water to the UK's second city, Birmingham
Elan Valley Dams and Reservoirs - Supplying clean water to the city of Birmingham
A video journey through the dams and reservoirs of the Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, Wales, UK.
See the beautiful and picturesque views of the valley and the flow of water through the 6 dams.
In the mid 19th century Birmingham's growing need for clean water prompted a search for a reliable supply. The Elan and Claerwen valleys with their average rainfall of 1830mm per year and easily dammed valleys were ideal.
Elan Valley Rhayader Dams Wales
One of the Elan Valley Dams near Rhayader in Wales. The Elan Valley has some spectacular scenery, this is the first dam called Craig Goch where you can find the visitors centre on your sat nav here LD1 5HP.
The second reservoir you see in the video can be reached by taking the first turning on the left just as you leave Rhayader, heading out into the Elan Vally a few miles, you can park up and walk and enjoy the views from a bench at the top of the hill.
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THE STUNNING WELSH LAKE DISTRICT & DAMS OF ELAN VALLEY
To those in the know these hidden gems of Victorian architecture are known as the Welsh Lake District. These giant dams and vast reservoirs were built to supply Birmingham with drinking water. Consisting of five reservoirs Claerwen, Craig-goch, Pen-y-garreg, Garreg- ddu, and Caban-coch all in the Elan Valley, Powys near Rhayader in Wales. As you can see, the dams are monstrous and there copious amounts of water in beautiful scenery.
In May 1942 live explosive tests on the Caban Coch dam itself were carried out in the Elan Valley, watched by Barnes Wallis designer of the bouncing bomb, nicknamed Dam Busters.
Full details about supplying Birmingham with water and the Elan Valley here........
The Elan Valley (Powys, Wales, UK)
Wikipedia: The Elan Valley (Welsh: Cwm Elan) is a river valley situated to the west of Rhayader, in Powys, Wales, sometimes known as the Welsh Lake District. It covers 70 square miles (180 km2) of lake and countryside.
The valley contains the Elan Valley Reservoirs and Elan Village, designed by architect Herbert Tudor Buckland as part of the same scheme. Elan Village is the only purpose-built Arts and Crafts Model Village in Wales.
It is also famous for its picturesque scenery. Over 80% of the valley is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and a popular cycle trail, the Elan Valley Trail, makes a loop from Rhayader around the reservoirs. Part of the trail overlaps with a spur of National Cycle Route 81 (Lon Cambria).
Elan Valley MTB Event with Padyak UK 3*2017
Glan Wye - Rhayader - United Kingdom
Glan Wye hotel city: Rhayader - Country: United Kingdom
Address: ; zip code: LD6
Glan Wye is a holiday home set in Rhayader in the Powys Region and is 1.4 km from Elan Valley. It provides free private parking. The unit is fitted with a kitchen. A TV and DVD player are featured. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
-- El Glan Wye, situado en Rhayader, es una casa con jardín. El alojamiento goza de vistas al jardín y se encuentra a 1,4 km del valle del Elan. Esta casa cuenta con 4 dormitorios, 2 baños con ducha y/o bañera, cocina con horno, TV y reproductor de...
-- Glan Wye乡村别墅位于波伊斯地区（Powys Region）的赖厄德（Rhayader），距离艾兰山谷（Elan Valley）1.4公里，设有免费私人停车场。 乡村别墅设有厨房、电视、DVD播放机，以及带浴缸或淋浴的私人浴室。
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Places to see in ( Rhayader - UK )
Places to see in ( Rhayader - UK )
Rhayader is a market town and community in Powys, Wales. Rhayader is the first town on the banks of the River Wye, 20 miles from its source on the Plynlimon range of the Cambrian Mountains. The town is one of the principal centres of population in the historic county of Radnorshire.
Rhayader is situated roughly midway between North and south Wales on the A470, 13 miles north of Builth Wells and 30 miles east of Aberystwyth on the A44 - two of Wales' most important trunk roads. The B4574 mountain road to Aberystwyth is described by the AA as one of the ten most scenic drives in the world. The name Rhayader is a partly-Englished form of its Welsh name Y Rhaeadr (the waterfall), or more fully, Rhaeadr Gwy (waterfall [on the] Wye). Strictly speaking, according to place-name spelling conventions in Welsh, the name of the town would be 'Rhaeadr-gwy', and the waterfall itself 'Rhaeadr Gwy', but it seems that this distinction is usually ignored.
Rhayader has always been a natural stopping point for travellers - the Romans had a stop-over camp in the Elan Valley, Monks travelled between the Abbeys of Strata Florida and Abbeycwmhir and drovers headed to the lucrative markets with their livestock. it wasn't until the 12th Century that documented history of the town began with the building of a Castle in 1177. Little remains today, with the exception of a dry moat that can be seen from Wauncapel Park.
One of the oldest buildings in Rhayader is the Old Swan, which stands on the corner of West and South Streets Rhayader. The original building was mentioned in 1676 as being one of the two inns in Rhayader at that date. Some changes were made in 1683, including the rebuilding of the three chimney stacks, and this date is carved into the old timbers inside the building.
In the 19th Century, turnpike roads were only passable on payment of extortionate tolls, imposing additional burdens on already poor communities. This led to the Rebecca Riots across South and Mid Wales from 1839–1842, with no less than six of Rhayader's tollgates being demolished with impunity by local farmers dressed as women. The actions of these 'Rebeccaites' led to a Commission of Inquiry being set up, and most of Rebecca's grievances were righted two years later.
In the 1890s the rapidly expanding city of Birmingham, 70 miles east, viewed the nearby Elan Valley as the ideal source of clean, safe water. This was to change the face of Rhayader forever, bringing thousands of workers involved in building this massive complex of dams and reservoirs to the area. A new railway was built connecting this huge area with the main network in Rhayader, and the construction of a new village to house the workers was built on the banks of the River Elan. Work started in 1894 and the scheme was officially opened in 1904 by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
The station on the Mid Wales Railway line that served the town was closed on 31 December 1962. The nearest station is now at Crossgates on the Heart of Wales Line, though connections are usually made at the more accessible Llandrindod railway station a similar distance away. An extensive bus service connects with outlying villages and neighbouring towns, with two-hourly daytime departures to Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Aberystwyth and Newtown, with connections to Hereford, Shrewsbury, Cardiff and further afield.
Tourism and agriculture are the most important industries locally. Walkers and cyclists are drawn to Rhayader for the abundance of trails and bridleways surrounding the town, which is the gateway to a massive complex of reservoirs and dams (The Elan Valley). This vast area is home to some of Britain's rarest wildlife and plants, including red kites, along with magnificent feats of engineering. There are a number of hotels, bed and breakfasts and campsites to accommodate the large amount of visitors that travel to the area all year round. Rhayader is also home to a community founded art and heritage complex which includes a museum and gallery.
( Rhayader - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Rhayader . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Rhayader - UK
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Elan Valley - Elan Valley Epic Route
Some footage from a day riding the Elan Valley Epic route with Alex and Lee. A few GoPro issues but this is from what was retrieved off the SD Card. A fantastic place to go and explore!
Elan Valley - Powys, Wales
A day spent exploring the reservoirs of Elan Valley, located in Powys, Wales.
The Mountain Road at Elan Valley (Powys, Wales, UK)
Wikipedia: The Elan Valley (Welsh: Cwm Elan) is a river valley situated to the west of Rhayader, in Powys, Wales, sometimes known as the Welsh Lake District. It covers 70 square miles (180 km2) of lake and countryside.
The valley contains the Elan Valley Reservoirs and Elan Village, designed by architect Herbert Tudor Buckland as part of the same scheme. Elan Village is the only purpose-built Arts and Crafts Model Village in Wales.
It is also famous for its picturesque scenery. Over 80% of the valley is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and a popular cycle trail, the Elan Valley Trail, makes a loop from Rhayader around the reservoirs. Part of the trail overlaps with a spur of National Cycle Route 81 (Lon Cambria).
Britain's Best Rides - Ep4 - Elan Valley
Cycling Plus reader Ed Matysiak tells us why his 64 mile scenic route over the Mountain Road in the Elan Valley is Britain's Best Ride
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Wild Elan Way - Part 1 - Elan Valley Wild Camp, Bothy Night & Hike
Wild Elan Way - Part 1 - Elan Valley Wild Camp, Bothy Night & Hike
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Join me as I hike the River Elan from source through to the Elan Valley. With a good 6-7 KM on top it proves to be another fabulous wild hike in this the Wild Elan Way P1 in the Cambrian Mountains. I wild camp, meet local farmers-locals, enjoy spectacular views and commune with the river that the Elan Valley takes its name from. In true Wye Explorer style it's a very quick 35 minutes.
Lluest Cwm Bach Bothy: According to the two blondes walking Lluest Cwm Bach means ‘Cabin in the Little Valley.'
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Wild Irfon Way P1
Wild Irfon Way P2
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Bizimkiler Enigma - Return to Innocence (Folk Cover)
Live - I Walk the Line cover (interview and performance)
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - ( Alta Calidad ) Full HD
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Elan Valley: A Living Landscape - Short English Film
A highlight edit from a 45 minute DVD to promote the Elan Valley in mid Wales, presented by wildlife expert Iolo Williams. The Victorian dams and reservoirs have supplied Birmingham with fresh water for over a century and at the same time helped to preserve many endangered wildlife species.
Cycling in Wales? Rhayader and Elan Valley has it all!
An leisure ride on an old railway, an off-road mountain bike experience or a road cycling adventure - Rhayader and Elan Valley has the cycling holiday for all!
Elan Valley dry spell 2018, (July-18) 4K footage.
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Walk through Penygarreg dam in Elan Valley
Elan valley and Rhayader Vlog
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Epic Walks Wales Spectacular Elan Valley Dams Mid Wales 2019 (With Dams In Full Flow)
Epic Walks Wales Elan Valley Dams Rhayader Mid Wales