East Grove's Local Area

The surrounding countryside in this area is nothing short of breathtaking. With the Elan Valley just up the road, Rhayader is blessed with some of the UK's finest scenery.

The Valley dams complex stretches for mile after mile of outstanding natural beauty. You will see wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Red Kite.

The dams were originally built to provide water for Birmingham during its rapid growth during the industrial revolution, when pure water was fast becoming a scarce commodity. But Wales, with its plentiful rainfall and many mountains and valleys provided the ideal solution to the crisis.

This photo is of one of the reservoirs in the Elan Valley.