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	Elan Valley Reservoirs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Elan Valley Reservoirs are a chain of man-made lakes in Wales, west of Rhayader, (also known as the "Welsh Lake District"), using the rivers Elan and Claerwen.
		The reservoirs were constructed early in the 20th century to supply clean water to the Birmingham area, by gravity feed along an aquaduct with a gradient of 1 in 2,300.
		In the 1970's it was proposed that the Craig Goch reservoir should be substantially increased in size with a new and higher down-stream dam together with an upstream dam to contain water that would otherwise have flowed down the Ystwyth valley.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elan_Valley_Reservoirs (408 words)

	Upper Derwent Valley
		In 1899, the Derwent Valley Water Board was set up to supply water to Derby City, Leicester, Nottingham and Sheffield, and the two Gothic-style dams were built across the River Derwent to create Howden Reservoir (1912) and Derwent Reservoir (1916).
		The larger Ladybower Reservoir necessitated the flooding of the villages of Derwent and Ashopton, with the occupants being relocated.
		The topographical similarity between the Upper Derwent Valley and the Ruhr Valley of Germany led to the Dams being used as a practice environment for the Lancaster bombers of the 617 Dam Busters[?] Squadron in 1943 prior to their attack on the Ruhr dams.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/up/Upper_Derwent_Valley.html (290 words)

	Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Historic Landscapes - Elan Valley -
		Rhiwnant farm in the Claerwen valley, with Waun Lydan in the background.
		Craig Goch dam and reservoir at the head of the Elan valley, viewed from the south-west.
		The stone platform and timber uprights of a workmen’s hut used during the construction of the dam, are visible in the foreground.
	www.cpat.org.uk /projects/longer/histland/elan/1131phot.htm (435 words)

	BBC - Mid Wales Reserves - Elan Valley
		The Elan Valley attracts more than 400,000 visitors every year and the beautiful scenery is only one of the area's many natural attractions.
		One of the most popular walks is the Elan Valley Trail, which is eight miles long and follows the route of an old railway line.
		The Elan Valley rangers organise a programme of special events throughout the year and details can be found on the reserve's website*.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/sites/reserves/pages/elan_valley.shtml (669 words)

	Elan Hotel, Rhayader brochure
		Elan Hotel is in Rhayader, "This gateway to the Lakelands of Wales," It is set in spectacular countryside next to the Elan Valley lakes on the banks of the River Wye.
		Rhayader and the Elan Valley is the ideal area for walkers.
		The Elan Valley is a haven for cyclists from off road to on-road, in town or in delightful countryside, for the dedicated enthusiast or the casual day tripper.
	www.2stay.com /uk/hotels/theelanhotel.html (549 words)

	Elan Valley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		With its huge reservoirs, massive stone dams, rambling country walks, forestry and magnificent scenery of steep wooded hills mirrored and shimmering on the surfaces of these great lakes, the Elan Valley has justifiably earned itself the title of 'The Lake District of Wales'.
		Although the primary function of the reservoirs were constructed between 1892 and 1903 to supply water to Birmingham 73 miles away, they were both designed as and have become visitor attractions drawing a steady and growing flow of visitors, firmly establishing the Elan Valley and Rhayader on the tourism map of mid-Wales.
		As a result, the Elan Valley is often referred to as the 'Lake District of Wales' and with it six reservoirs flanked by picturesque stone dams, is one of the most scenic areas of mid-Wales set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
	www.wyevalley.fsworld.co.uk /elan_valley.htm (411 words)

	Mid Wales Farm Stay - Attractions in Elan Valley
		The 70 square mile Elan Valley Estate has five reservoirs and is popular with people who come to see the spectacular scenery, which is ideal for walkers, cyclists and bird watchers.
		The Elan Valley Trail - The trail follows the line of the old Birmingham Corporation railway from Rhayader to Craig Goch Dam in the Elan Valley, which is a distance of 8 miles (13Km).
		The Elan Valley rail is part of the National Cycle Network and passes through a Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Reserve which is based around a disused railway tunnel (now home to several species of bat).
	www.midwalesfarmstay.co.uk /attractions.htm (666 words)

	Elan Valley Reservoirs: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Elan Valley Reservoirs are a chain of man-made lakes in Wales (One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria)
		In the 1970's it was proposed that the Craig Goch reservoir should be substantially increased in size with a new and higher down-stream dam together with an upstream dam to contain water that would otherwise have flowed down the Ystwyth (The river ystwyth (afon ystwyth in welsh) is a river of mid west wales....)
		Carsington Reservoir (Carsington reservoir is a reservoir operated by severn trent water in derbyshire....)
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /ref/elan_valley_reservoirs (1119 words)

	Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust - Projects - Historic Landscapes - Elan Valley - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The more hospitable and fertile soils of the valley bottom are likely to have been a focus for early woodland clearance and settlement in the period between the early prehistoric and early medieval periods.
		The dissolution of Strata Florida abbey in 1539 saw much of the enclosed land on the valley bottom and valley sides being sold off and the emergence of many of the farms that are later known dotted along the valley bottom and on the valley sides.
		The reservoir scheme built for the corporation of Birmingham built between 1893 and 1906 was superimposed upon these earlier landscapes and involved the demolition and flooding of about thirty buildings.
	www.cpat.org.uk /projects/longer/histland/elan/1131.htm (754 words)

	BBC - Mid Wales Rhayader - Elan Valley Trail
		The 13km (8 miles) route follows the old Elan Valley railway and runs around the four of the Elan Valley reservoirs.
		From here you can either follow the road down the hill to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, or cross the road and follow the next section of trail which runs for a further 9 km (5.5 miles) up the Elan Valley to Craig Goch.
		I've lived near the Elan Valley all my life and it is a great place to relax, take dogs for walks or get some good exercise.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/sites/rhayader/pages/elanvalley_trail.shtml (684 words)

	Elan Valley Dams and Reservoirs
		The dams and reservoirs of the Elan Estate are situated within an area of outstanding scenic beauty.
		The Birmingham Corporation agreed and an Act of Parliament was passed for the compulsory purchase of the total water catchment area of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys (180 square kilometres).
		The dams were built in two phases, firstly construction in the Elan Valley and later the Claerwen.
	www.elanvalley.org.uk /dams_and_reservoirs.html (899 words)

	Elan Valley: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Elan Valley is situated to the west of Rhayader (Rhayader (welsh: rhaeadr gwy) is a town in the traditional county of radnorshire, powys, mid...)
		The valley contains the Elan Valley Reservoirs (The elan valley reservoirs are a chain of man-made lakes in wales, west of rhayader, (also known as the "welsh...)
		Reservoirs and dams in the United Kingdom (Reservoirs and dams in the united kingdom is a link page for any reservoir or dam in the united kingdom....)
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /ref/elan_valley (262 words)

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		Water storage reservoirs are usually created by building a dam across a river to hold back the water.
		valleys which can be dammed easily (often where there is a fairly narrow exit to a wider valley, so that a large volume of water can be held back by a fairly short dam);
		The Elan Valley reservoirs in mid-Wales were built in two phases between 1893 and 1904 and 1946 and 1952 to supply water to Birmingham.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /envsci/Text1.2.5.htm (742 words)

	Where is Graig Farm ?
		The Elan Valley reservoirs were a major civil engineering achievement at the end of the last century when they were built to replace Birmingham's then inadequate water supply.
		A pipeline runs from the reservoirs up in the hills beyond the nearby town of Rhayader, actually under Graig Farm (at a depth of some 100 metres), taking the water on its long journey to Birmingham.
		There are several hotels and B and B's in the area, including the Elan Valley Hotel (tel : 01597 810448; website www.elanvalleyhotel.co.uk; e-mail : hotel@elanvalley.demon.co.uk), as well as a self-catering cottage across in the next valley from Graig Farm at Cwmygerwyn.
	www.graigfarm.co.uk /midwales.htm (859 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| Wales \| Mid \| City rejects reservoir cash plea
		The Elan Valley, near Rhayader, was flooded 101 years ago to provide the city with clean water.
		Carad accused the city council of failing to grasp the significance of the Elan Valley.
		The museum plans to highlight the social and economic impact of the development of the Elan Valley reservoirs to supply water to Birmingham.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/wales/mid_/4715806.stm (384 words)

	Independent, The (London): Go wild in the country (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The well-surfaced, traffic-free Elan Trail, on a gentle gradient that doesn't leave you gasping, follows the line of a railway built during the construction of the Elan Valley reservoirs at the end of the 19th century.
		The Elan Valley Visitor Centre, just off the cycle route at the base of the Caban-coch dam, provides an excellent scene-setter, giving plentiful information on the rich wildlife that flourishes in these untouched parts.
		Bidding farewell to the east-flowing Elan I gave in to gravity and freewheeled down alongside the tumbling Ystwyth into a lovely, sheltered valley in which New-Agers and old hippies, softies that they are, prefer to erect their polytunnels and solar panels.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20040221/ai_n12765852 (1566 words)

	Cnwch Panorama - Cambrian Mountains (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Cnwch hill lies immediately south of the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, and forms the southern wall of the gorge in which was built Caban Coch dam, to create the lowest of the Elan valley reservoirs.
		To the left of the visible water, and snaking away round the corner, is the Claerwen valley.
		At the left-hand end, the skyline is formed by the highest part of the Elan watershed, including the summits of Drygarn Fawr, Gorllwyn, and Y Gamriw.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~hills/walking/panorama/2cnwch.htm (273 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| Mid Wales \| Brum mayor launches museum appeal
		Mr Hood launched the appeal with £101 to mark the 101 years since the opening of the Elan Valley reservoirs.
		The valley, near Rhayader, was flooded to provide the UK's second city with clean water.
		The Elan Valley's six reservoirs send 360m gallons of water a day along a 70-mile pipeline to Birmingham and also to parts of south Powys and south Wales.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/mid/4865934.stm (438 words)

	Attractions and activities in Rhayader and the Elan Valley
		The spectacular lakes of the Elan Valley and endless miles of the River Wye provide enormous variety for the discerning fisher.
		Cycle hire is available in the town and allows you to explore the spectacular views along the 13km (8mile) Elan Trail which runs from the town through scenic countryside around the Elan Valley reservoirs.
		Nearby Abbey-Cwm-Hir (The Abbey in the Long Valley) was once home, around 1143, to the second largest religious building in Europe and its ruins house the grave of Llewellyn ap Gruffyd, the last of the Welsh Princes.
	www.rhayader.co.uk /activities.htm (721 words)

	EXPLORING THE LOCAL COUNRYSIDE - Happy Union
		The surrounding area is a perfect destination for anyone seeking all year round activities, whether it's a gentle amble or energising mountain biking across the rugged hills, the spectacular countryside provides an inspiring backdrop for it all.
		The nearby 70 square mile estate of the flooded Elan Valley is spectacularly beautiful and is home to some of Britain's most rare wildlife and plants along with magnificent engineering to create a fantastic experience whatever your choice of activity.
		Scenic hills and valleys that are criss-crossed with footpaths, make it ideal for walkers who appreciate the unspoilt beauty of the magnificent mountain scenery, natural history and calming peace of the countryside.
	www.12go.co.uk /go/index.cfm?i=3548&v=3 (511 words)

	CBA Wales Newsletter 27
		In reality, all the buildings affected by the Elan Valley scheme, which included the early nineteenth-century country house of Cwm Elan, the little church at Nantgwilt, a school, Baptist chapel, and about twenty farm and other buildings, were all demolished before they were reached by the rising waters.
		Various elements of the construction works were likewise exposed during the drought, notably the mason's yard and stretches of the former Elan Valley railway to the south-west of Caban-côch dam, and the stone and timber foundations of a workmen's hut just to the west of the Craig Gôch dam.
		The Elan Valley historic landscape is defined in the Register of Landscapes of Special Historic Interest in Wales, of which details can be found on the website of the Countryside Council for Wales www.ccw.org.uk.
	pages.britishlibrary.net /cba.wales/Newsletters/newsletter27/newsletter27.html (4231 words)

	The Wye and Usk Foundation
		From the wild brown trout, grayling and coarse fishing on the rivers Wye, Marteg and Elan to stillwater fisheries in the Elan Valley Reservoirs and Llyngwyn, these waters provide a spectacular and comprehensive choice to the visiting fisherman.
		This is particularly the case when spate conditions render the river systems difficult or unfishable – as well as an impressive selection of upland reservoir fishing the River Elan’s flow is controlled by the dams.
		Whilst being an attractive river in its own right, The Elan is often the place to head if other parts of the Wye system are in spate as the dams regulate flows.
	www.wyeuskfoundation.org /voucherbeats/rhayader.htm (496 words)

	Rhayader Activities Page
		The spectacular Elan Trail runs from the town to the Elan Valley and around the four of the Elan valley reservoirs.
		Elan Valley Enjoy the stunning beauty of the elan valley.
		Elan Valley Events Events to enjoy in Elan Valley.
	www.wiz.to /rhayader/activities.htm (674 words)

	Riverwye - The Situation
		The woodlands, natural lakes and reservoirs in the Elan Valley are Important areas for wildlife and a haven for bird watchers eager for further views of the Red Kites.
		The area as a whole is noted as one of outstanding natural beauty and the cottages prove an excellent centre for touring Wales.
		There are also many fine walks in the area with the hill areas of Radnor Forest, Towy Forest, the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons National Park and the Elan Valley all within easy reach.
	www.riverwye.net /sit.htm (247 words)

	Photo gallery » The Elan Valley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The water is transported all the way from the reservoirs to the city via a continuous pipeline, which is 117 kilometres long.
		The dams that hold back the vast reservoirs are most impressive in the spring, when the reservoirs are full and water cascades over the top.
		There are lots of footpaths and a nature trail around the reservoirs, and it is possible to see many animals including buzzards, red kites, foxes, polecats and otters.
	jonathan.rawle.org /gallery/uk/elan (178 words)

	Liverpool House Homepage
		The Elan Valley has supplied Birmingham with water for over a hundred years.
		The Elan Valley contains a vast variety of wild-life including many types of birds and butterflies.
		One of the most interesting birds that reside in and around the valley are the red-kite.
	www.liverpoolhouse.co.uk /index.asp?qid=124 (242 words)

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