Elan Valley Bike route markers
The Elan Valley is a river gorge carved by glaciers. The sweeping hillsides follow the natural curves of the Elan River with four reservoirs and dams producing a series of man-made lakes. The dams were built to maintain the Franklin Reservoir to supply Birmingham with fresh water. On the day we cycled through, the rains had abated and the reservoirs were overflowing the dams which made for some pretty impressive waterfalls. The Elan Valley is a spectacular nature preserve well worth a visit.
I am not a talented enough writer to aptly describe the beauty of the Elan Valley. Instead of trying to put it down in words- this post will mostly be pictures (although our pictures don’t do this magnificent valley justice, either). You know what they say about pictures…
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- Elan Valley Bike route markers
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- Overflowing dams make impressive water falls.
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- Water overflowing the dams.
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- Looking east down the Valley after the dams.
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- A “mild” climb out of the valley floor.
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- Looking back after a beautiful ascent.
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- J&J crossing the last bridge before ascending out of the Elan Valley
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- Waiting for the cows to get out of the way!!!
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- JP descending on the other side of the Valley- notice the sheep on the road keeping you on your toes as you descend.
The Elan Valley is a magical place!
Peterberger Bike Adventures 
Looks like another beautiful day of riding. Gorgeous country you are touring through.
Thanks Sarah- it is a beautiful country. Riding has been awesome- challenging for sure! I think I am getting some muscles!