Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Lakes

United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Hirwaun

Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam

Recommended by 18 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Llwyn-on Reservoir Dam

    4.3

    (33)

    247

    hikers

    1. Llwyn-on Reservoir loop

    5.50km

    01:26

    40m

    40m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Easy

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Tips

    January 10, 2023

    Llwyn-on reservoir, built in 1926, covers 150 acres and is the largest of the three in the Taff Fawr Valleys area. Walking along the shore you can be immersed in the fresh smells of the conifer forest and lapping sounds of the deep blue water - an ideal habitat for otters, great crested grebes, goldeneye, goosander and coot.

      March 4, 2024

      A very pretty and accessible dam, the spillover makes it a lovely scenic addition to your loop of the reservoir or the nearby forest. There are lovely picnic areas on the way around the dam, some eating spots by way of a roadside 'scoff' van in a nearby lay-by on the eastern shore, and the cafe at Garwnant Visitor Centre on the north side of the reservoir.

        In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

        Sign up for free

        Details

        Informations

        Elevation 250 m

        Weather

        Powered by Foreca

        Today

        Saturday 27 December

        5°C

        1°C

        0 %

        Additional weather tips

        Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

        Most visited during

        January

        February

        March

        April

        May

        June

        July

        August

        September

        October

        November

        December

        Loading

        Location: Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

        Other Popular Places to Check Out

        Garwnant Visitor Centre

        Explore
        RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
        Download the app
        Follow Us on Socials

        © komoot GmbH

        Privacy Policy