Herrock View Cottage

01/06/2024

🛶 Paddle into adventure at Elan Valley Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre! Join us for a 2-hour kayaking session on our easy-to-navigate sit-on-top kayaks. Perfect for families and adventure seekers alike, our guided tours accommodate groups up to 7 boats. Explore the scenic reservoir, enjoy short breaks, and learn about the intriguing history of the valley and its dams. Suitable for ages 8 to 80, this activity promises fun and a bit of fitness! Learn more at www.rhayader.co.uk/things-to-do/kayakingelanvalley

13/03/2024

11/01/2024

Hope the birds will enjoy their new feeding station 🍂

16/11/2023

20/09/2023

Bike Hire 🚴 Mid Wales

Elan Valley offers some of the most beautiful and breath-taking scenery and with bike hire available seven days a week, there is no better way to explore the stunning location for yourselves.

Want to challenge yourself? Try our mountain bikes!

Ask our friendly staff at the Visitor Centre who can advise on the numerous recommended routes to explore.

Book now online: https://elan-valley.co.uk/cycling/
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Llogi Beics 🚴 Canolbarth Cymru

Mae'r golygfeydd yng Nghwm Elan gyda'r mwyaf prydferth a godidog sydd yna, ac am fod modd llogi beics 7 diwrnod yr wythnos, does yna'r un ffordd well o grwydro'r lleoliad prydferth yma.

Am herio'ch hun? Rhowch gynnig ar ein beiciau mynydd!

Gallwch lawrlwytho llwybrau o'n gwefan neu holi'r staff cyfeillgar yn y Ganolfan Ymwelwyr a fydd yn gallu'ch cynghori ar y llu o lwybrau a argymhellir i chi roi cynnig arnynt.

Bwciwch ar lein nawr: https://elan-valley.co.uk/cy/beicio/

24/08/2023

Simply delicious ☀️

As you may know I’m opening a shop in Kington. We’re opening on July 6th and will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 7pm.

It probably seems odd to only open for two days but I want to ensure that everything is done perfectly. Tuesdays and Wednesday will be spent cooking for the shop. At the weekends I’m cooking at the restaurant.

So what are we selling? The menu will be constantly evolving and very much focused on cooking over fires and barbecues but also things that are ready to eat or ready to put in the oven.

Pastrami, salads, tarts, smokey macaroni cheese, smoked duck, oak smoked roast beef, tarts, salt beef, maple glazed ham, salmon, tandoori chicken, lamb shawarma, bbq rubs and sauces, sherry brazed Ibérico pork cheeks, Wagyu brisket etc etc

17/08/2023

Harvest home 🌾☀️

14/08/2023

10/08/2023

🎉🌻 Ackhill Sunflowers - Opening Information! 🌻🎉

📍 Where to find us: Ackhill Farm, Presteigne, LD8 2ED

⏰ We will be open from 11 am - 6 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dates for wk/c 14 August will be posted on Facebook and Instagram in due course

🅿️ Parking is available opposite the sunflowers, free of charge

🎫 Entry fee: £3 per person (children under a certain age go free)

💷 We accept cash and card. As we are in a rural location cash is preferred due to signal with our card machine

🌻 Pick your own sunflowers: Cost £1 per stem. Secateurs are available and are only to be used by responsible individuals over 16, this is for your own safety ✂️

🐝 Our 6 varieties of sunflowers are all naturally grown and great for the environment! They are therefore also very popular with bees and other insects - please be mindful of this!

🍰🥤 We have a marquee with seating, which will also serve a delicious range of refreshments including homemade cakes, hot and cold drinks

🥾 The sunflowers and all activities are in a field, please make sure you wear sensible shoes and dress appropriately for the weather

🐶 Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome, please ensure any mess is cleaned up properly 💩

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We have plenty of exciting activities to keep the family entertained!

📸 Don’t forget your camera for lots of picture perfect sunflower moments!

06/08/2023

Dam Open Day this Tuesday! Booking online closes the night before, otherwise you can book at the Visitor Centre or bring the correct cash to the dam. It’s such a great experience! (Photo from March 😉)

https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/summer-dam-open-days/

Diwrnod Agored yr Argae dydd Mawrth! Mae bwcio ar lein yn cau'r noson gynt, ond gallwch dalu yn y Ganolfan Ymwelwyr ar y diwrnod neu ddod â’r a***n parod cywir i’r argae. Mae hi’n brofiad gwych!

https://elan-valley.co.uk/cy/events/diwrnodau-agored-yr-argae-dros-yr-haf/

01/08/2023

23/07/2023

Not long until our next Dam Open Day; a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Come and learn about the construction of the dams, have a look at some very old photos and chat to our rangers!

https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/summer-dam-open-days/

Mae Diwrnod Agored yr Argae cyn bo hir; ffordd wych o dreulio prynhawn. Dewch i ddysgu sut cafodd yr argaeau eu hadeiladu, gweld hen luniau a chael sgwrs gyda’n gofalwyr!

https://elan-valley.co.uk/cy/events/diwrnodau-agored-yr-argae-dros-yr-haf/

30/06/2023

23/06/2023

24/03/2023

It’s been a very busy couple of weeks🐑🐑

27/02/2023

What a show!!! Last night did not disappoint! I had a feeling there was going to be a small chance of seeing the aurora but I wasn’t expecting a display like this. Once in a life time conditions last night at Elan valley and a fitting end to Welsh dark sky week.

matpricephotography.com

26/12/2022

Boxing Day walk up Herrock Hill. Can you spot the cottage? 🌟

21/12/2022

Ready to welcome guests at Herrock View.
Made by a very talented friend (Petalsinthemeadow).
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄🌟

14/12/2022

So beautiful on Hergest Ridge today, I do love a walk especially when we finish it off with lunch at The Cattle Shed, Penrhos Court.
❄️ ❄️ ☀️

25/11/2022

If you’re looking for something to do between Christmas and New Years, we’ve got you covered with our Dam Open Hours! We’re running two short sessions on the 28th & 29th of December.

https://widget.eola.co/939/activities/guided-tour-dam-open-day

Os ydych chi’n chwilio am rywbeth i’w wneud rhwng y Nadolig a’r Flwyddyn Newydd, Oriau Agored yr Argae yw’r union beth i chi! Byddwn ni’n cynnal dwy sesiwn fer ar 28 a 29 Rhagfyr.

23/10/2022

📣Calling all Powells pumpkin pickers
🎃Let’s give them “pumpkin” to talk about 🎃
🎟Open 22nd AND 23rd 10am to 6pm
Then afternoons and TWILIGHT PICKING 24th-28th,
👻Lets do this
🧡Please share and spread the word

1 ticket per 🚗
Included in the ticket price:
✅wheelbarrow or sledge to transport your pumpkins around the farm
✅ a pumpkin trail
✅meet the animals 🐐🐷🐰🐹🐏🐴🐥
✅pumpkin themed games
✅Unique photo opportunities 📸
✅Straw bale castle 🏰 and Sid the giant spider 🕷
✅Giant pumpkin letters
✅Cinderella carriage and pumpkin pod to play in
✅Spooky barn to chillax in 🧛🏻👻🎃
💷Pay for the pumpkins you want and any refreshments. Hot chocolate cream & marshmallows, 🫖, ☕️ soft drinks and home made 🍰🧁🍪 available.
💳Cash or card accepted
More info and to Book www.bookwhen.com/powellsfarmwales
*Booking required to ensure parking space

09/10/2022

We’ve got some great events this half term in the Elan Valley, including a craft/food fair, Halloween Bottle Rockets and two Spooky Dam Open Days! Check out our website for more information and dates of each event.

https://www.elanvalley.org.uk/events/info/430710

Mae gennym ddigwyddiadau bendigedig dros hanner tymor yng Nghwm Elan, gan gynnwys ffair grefftau/fwyd, Rocedi Potel Calan Gaeaf a dau Ddiwrnod Agored Arswyd yr Argae! Ewch i’n gwefan am ragor o wybodaeth a dyddiadau’r achlysuron.

09/08/2022

No waiting for the ☀️ this year 🌾