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Claerwen Dam Viewpoint

Viewpoint

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Moorland, Mountain, Valley

Walking, Photography, Picnicking

Spring to Autumn

Charlie Marshall / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Claerwen Dam holds back the largest of the reservoirs in the Elan Valley, high in the remote uplands of mid-Wales. The dam is built of concrete but faced in dressed stone to match the older Victorian dams downstream, rising 56 metres and stretching over 350 metres across the valley. From the roa...

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Claerwen Dam Viewpoint?
Mid Wales holds this impressive structure deep within its remote, sweeping valleys. Walkers encounter the site while exploring the open landscapes of Powys.

What type of place is Claerwen Dam Viewpoint?
Claerwen Dam Viewpoint is a scenic lookout point over a large reservoir in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales.

When is the best time to visit Claerwen Dam Viewpoint?
Spring through to autumn offers the most reliable conditions for trekking across the open masonry. Late afternoon brings beautiful low light that illuminates the stone structures after daytime crowds head home.

What can you do at Claerwen Dam Viewpoint?
Standing atop the massive wall provides dramatic perspectives of the valley floor below. People also enjoy walking across the structure to see millions of gallons of water on one side and a sheer drop on the other.

How long should I spend at Claerwen Dam Viewpoint?
A brief half-hour stop allows plenty of time to take photographs and absorb the vast surroundings. Hikers often stay longer to combine the viewpoint with extended trails through the surrounding moorland.

Where do I park at Claerwen Dam Viewpoint?
Vehicles can use three available spaces nearby, split into one day and two overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Claerwen Dam Viewpoint?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Claerwen Dam Viewpoint, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Claerwen Dam Viewpoint?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Claerwen Dam Viewpoint, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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