The Way is loosely based on the Elan Valley aqueduct which, since 1904, has carried the water supply for Birmingham from the Elan Valley. The route keeps within 3 miles of the aqueduct as it passes through Cookley, Bewdley, Ludlow, Knighton and Rhayader.
The original route between Button Oak and Cleobury Mortimer, which took a detour south, has now been adjusted. Ramblers working with the local authority have made a new section closer to the pipeline. The LDWA downloads reflect the new definitive ROWs through Malpass Wood which are as yet not marked on the OS mapping.
| Path Type: | Other Paths |
| Attributes: |
Challenging River |
| Start: |
SO999804 -
Frankley, Worcestershire
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| Finish: |
SN927646 -
Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Powys
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| Leaflet - PDF |
Elan Valley Way Alternative between Button Oak and Cleobury Mortimer
(LDWA - 2012 )
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| Guidebook | Elan Valley Way : a long distance walk from Birmingham to Central Wales (Meridian Books - 2000 ) |
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| OS Landranger | 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 147, 148 |
| OS Landranger Active | 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 147, 148 |
| OS Explorer | 200, 201, 203, 218, 219 |
| OS Explorer Active | 200, 201, 203, 218, 219 |
