Nant-y-moch Reservoir flooded a part of the valley of the River Rheidol and its headwaters derives its name from a stream, the Nant-y-moch (which translates in English as "The Pigs Stream"). The dam is about three miles north of the village of Ponterwyd.

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Location: Blaenrheidol, Ceredigion, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Adie

November 24, 2022

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The reservoir flooded part of the valley of the River Rheidol and its headwaters and is named after the Nant-y-moch stream (in English = the pigs stream), which formerly flowed into the River Rheidol at this spot.

It's a great dark-sky spot if you're into astronomy / astro-photography.

Adie

June 30, 2022

Cycling

Good quality road surface, quiet and always a joy to tour.

Geraint

February 28, 2025

Hiking

Nant y Moch Reservoir is a significant water reservoir located in the Cambrian Mountains of Wales, specifically in the county of Ceredigion. It was constructed in the late 20th century …

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1. Tal-y-Bont and Devil's Bridge loop from Aberystwyth

64.9km

04:29

1,110m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Borth to Nant-y-Moch Gravel Trail Reservoir loop

61.9km

04:46

1,020m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Nant y Moch Reservoir & Llyn Clywedog to Machynlleth loop from Tal-y-bont

86.3km

06:25

1,620m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Blaenrheidol, Ceredigion, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Tal-y-Bont and Devil's Bridge loop from Aberystwyth

2. Borth to Nant-y-Moch Gravel Trail Reservoir loop

3. Nant y Moch Reservoir & Llyn Clywedog to Machynlleth loop from Tal-y-bont

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