Reservoir Roundabout

Elan Valley, United Kingdom • 10 Jan 2026

Event overview

Reservoir Roundabout is scheduled for 10 January 2026 at Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Elan Valley, LD6 5HP. It is an annual walking or running challenge held on open upland terrain in and around the Elan and Claerwen Valleys. The routes are approximately 20 miles and 12 miles. Parts of the route are waymarked but map reading skills are required. A confirmed route map and GPX file will be emailed to competitors in the week before the event. The advertised distances are approximate and the organisers may change the route because of forestry, farming or construction. Some sections cross private farms; gates must be left as found.

Entry, fees and requirements

Entries open 6 October 2025 and close 4 January 2026. Entry fee is £20. No entries will be accepted on the day. The visitor centre car park charges £3. Entry includes a kit check; some drinks or refreshments and a certificate are provided to finishers. The event is organised and staffed by volunteers and proceeds go to local charities. This is not a race and results are not published. Participants must carry essential equipment such as an OS map (Landranger 147 or Explorer 200), compass, whistle, torch, first aid kit including a survival bag, waterproofs, sufficient food and drink, warm clothes and proper footwear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 mi
20 Miles
12 mi
12 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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