Where to Hike near Rhayader Powys Wales… Claerwen Valley HIKE it for HEALTH

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Hike it for Health takes a hike in Claerwen Valley. Powys. Wales, part of the Elan Valley Dams.
We look at the history of Nat y Gro Dam and it's connection to the bouncing bomb raids in the second world war.
We take a look at the Dol y Mynach Dam that was never completed and find out why.
You can see the large Claerwen Dam and more of the Elan Valley Estate.

A Tough but rewarding 19km Hike

#hiking #walking #dam #powys

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:11 Nat y Gro Dam-Bouncing Bomb
02:55 Dol y Mynach Dam
04:38 Map Information
05:41 Claerwen Dam
06:57 Dry Dam
10:54 Wrong turn
12:08 Final leg
12:39 Hike recap-map

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My Videos are intended to show walks, hikes, camping and wild camping and include a Place of Interest or Point of Interest (POI) mainly in England, Wales and Scotland (UK). I will also be reviewing the my pack, Walking, Hiking and Camping and Wild Camping gear and looking at what's in my kit, backpack.

Outdoor Inspiration…
I would like to thank: The outdoor gear review (TheOutdoorGearReview) for amazing information on all manner of camping gear and kit. Dixi at Homemade Wanderlust for sharing her hiking experience on the triple crown. Ervinslens for wonderful drone work in both mountains and valleys. Bored Man Outdoors for inspiring not just the young, but hiking for the older generation. WildBeare, Abbie Barnes, Wye Explore and Paul Messner for UK hiking and UK Wild Camping experience. All the amazing Walks, Hikes and Wild Camping videos help with what gear to take in my pack, How to wild camp, mental health and wellbeing as well as keeping fit outdoors.