Elan Valley

The Elan Valley is best known for its four interconnecting reservoirs. Built at the turn of the 20th century to serve Birmingham's booming industry they caused quite a controversy among the Welsh at the time who resented losing their homes to help line English pockets.

Nowadays there is an abundance of wildlife - it is a great place to spot birds, particularly the elusive red kite and there are a number of rare plant species.

There are good walks nearby, some guided, some with marked trails with varying levels of difficulty. For those with a sense of adventure it is possible to reach Strat Florida Abbey and the Teifi Pools.