The Caban-Coch Reservoir is one of four reservoirs in the Elan Valley Reservoirs, which supply the city of Birmingham in particular with drinking water. This one is the second largest and its dam is quite impressive.

The cycle path goes to the right of the lakeshore and there is a small rest area at the top. Here you can relax a bit and watch the large water surface or admire the dam. Swimming is unfortunately not allowed, and would be no fun anyway, as the shore is hardly accessible.

irishmick

July 12, 2019

Mountain biking

Just cant beat this place !!!!!

Yan

April 15, 2019

Mountain biking

If you are riding around the reservoirs this is always a good place to stop for a brake & just look at it.

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1. Elan Valley loop

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2. Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Ystrad Meurig

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3. Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir – Elan Valley Visitor Centre loop from Claewen Dam

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Elevation 230 m

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