Llyn Clywedog is a man made reservoir built between 1965 and 1967 to help regulate the flow of water in the Severn. It's also used to reduce the risk of flooding up and downstream.
Amusing comparison but the lake holds the equivalent of 264 billion glasses of water or 550 million baths.
The area around the lake is a well kept habitat for many birds and animals including recent visits from ospreys. The lake is well stocked with trout and a popular fishing destination.

Isaac Kenyon

August 15, 2020

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Stunning view across the lake, sometimes you see fisherman

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Best routes to Llyn Clywedog Reservoir and Dam

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1. A loop of Llyn Clywedogg from Llanidloes

31.1km

01:50

490m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Afon Dulas Climb – Rhayader Clock Tower loop from Machynlleth

116km

05:44

1,770m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Nant y Moch Climb – Nant y Moch Reservoir loop from Y Fan

100km

04:59

1,520m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 290 m

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Llanidloes Without, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

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Llyn Clywedog Reservoir and Dam

1. A loop of Llyn Clywedogg from Llanidloes

2. Afon Dulas Climb – Rhayader Clock Tower loop from Machynlleth

3. Nant y Moch Climb – Nant y Moch Reservoir loop from Y Fan

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