Elan Valley is inviting explorers to discover its more challenging terrain with a new hillwalking pack, available from the visitor centre.
The pack features eight carefully curated walks that venture into the valley's lesser-known areas.
The hillwalking pack was developed as part of the Elan Links scheme, a National Lottery Heritage funded project, led by Powys Ramblers, in collaboration with Welsh Water and the Elan Valley Trust.
Powys Ramblers selected and refined a range of walks, ultimately selecting eight for inclusion in the pack.
The routes were then meticulously surveyed, mapped, and documented to create the informative leaflets.
Graham Taylor of Powys Ramblers said: "Powys Ramblers were pleased to work very closely with Welsh Water and the Elan Valley Trust to produce leaflets for eight new challenging walks.
"This will increase the walking opportunities for visitors to the Elan Valley.
"The leaflets will also encourage those who wish to spend a day in the hills to branch out off the beaten track to enjoy some of the hidden gems in the valley."
Severe weather events, specifically Storm Darragh, have caused significant disruption for the Elan Valley estate, with numerous fallen trees obstructing trails.
Welsh Water Elan Valley rangers have undertaken "extensive work" to clear these obstructions, according to a spokesperson.
The hillwalking pack is available to purchase at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre for £8.95 or can be downloaded from the website at https://elan-valley.co.uk/walking-routes/
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The price includes the eight routes, an introduction to the walks, and a convenient pocket-sized packet to keep them safe.
The walks generally take a full day and should only be attempted by experienced walkers with the necessary skills using a map, compass, or GPS.
The routes generally cover isolated areas with no mobile signal, and can be exposed in inclement weather, so preparation is a must.
The new hillwalking pack completes the trio of leaflets available at the Visitor Centre: The Family Friendly Walks, which include 12 waymarked routes of varying difficulty and are among the most popular walks around the estate; and the Waymarked Cycle Routes, ranging from the Nantgwyllt Flow Trails to Ceidwad Coch, the red mountain biking route.
In addition to the new hillwalking pack, Elan Valley has announced a number of Easter activities for families and visitors.
This includes an Easter Scavenger Trail from Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 28, inviting participants to explore Cnwch Woods and complete a scavenging quest for a prize.
The Epic Elan Easter Expedition, meanwhile, will offer an Easter egg hunt experience from Saturday, April 12 through until Sunday, April 27.
Dam Open Days will offer visitors the opportunity to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam and ascend the central tower - with half of the proceeds of ticket sales to be donated to WaterAid.
Tickets for the Dam Open Days can be booked in advance at https://elan-valley.co.uk/events/dam-open-days/
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