THIS year’s Reservoir Roundabout was another great success following a big turnout for the annual challenge aimed at long distance walkers and runners held in the Elan Valley.

The 142 participants enjoyed a fairly dry day following weeks of heavy downpours, for the event on Saturday, January 6.

The event comprises two routes, a 12-mile and a more challenging 20-mile distance. Starting from the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, both routes follow the eastern edge of Caban Coch Dam before passing the destroyed Nant-y-Gro dam, a short climb over Gro Hill drops down to the manned check point at Llanerch y Cawr then to the Henfron for hot dogs.

The 12-mile route follows the cycle path back to the visitor centre. The 20-mileer turns west along the southern shore of Pen-y-Garreg, through the reopened Devil’s Gulch to the manned checkpoint for hot drinks and whisky cake at Craig Coch Dam.

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The walkers then follow the northern edge of Craig Coch before climbing to the Roman Camp, turning south over the Crugyn with elevated views back over Pen-y-Gareg before dropping down to the Filter Beds and the short walk back to the visitor centre.

Since its re-introduction in 2007, the event has raised many thousands for local causes and the proceeds from the walk this year will once again go to local charities.

The Reservoir Roundabout team, made up of volunteers, wish to thank the Elan Valley Trust for permitting the event to take place, paramedic Martyn Price for his continued support and presence at the event and Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water for opening up the visitor centre to accommodate the early start.

Plans are already underway for next year’s event which will be held on January 4, 2025.