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Upper Neuadd Dam

Upper Neuadd Dam

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Upper Neuadd Dam

Name: Upper Neuadd Dam
Rating: 2

Recommended by 13 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Llanfrynach, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Corn Du Summit – Corn Du Summit loop from Ystradfellte

21.6km

07:22

1,060m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Cwm Cwmwyn Valley – The Diving Board, Fan y Big loop from Llwyn-onn

9.06km

02:46

290m

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

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3. Upper Neuadd Dam – Neuadd Car Park loop from Llwyn-onn

3.94km

01:05

60m

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

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Craig Taylor

December 30, 2018

Upper Neuadd dam is a grade 2 listed dam at the southern end of the Upper Neuadd reservoir. The reservoir itself has been drained, however, and has stood dry for some years. It was drained as water was slowly damaging the listed dam, and there are currently no plans from Welsh Water to refill it. And while this is a little sad, especially having seen the surrounding peaks of Pen y Fan, Corn Du and the Cribyn once reflected in the water, it allows for an up close inspection of this awesome structure!

JEANETTE

February 13, 2020

For many years, the Upper Neuadd reservoir has been a goto place for many photographers, for me, it’s certainly been no different. However, over the last few years there has been extensive groundworks being undertaken by Welsh Water, which has resulted in the entire (apart from a small channel) reservoir being drained.

It looks worse than this, this was a few years ago… Upper Neuadd Which resembles more of a mars-scape than a beauty spot. One of the special aspects of the Upper Neuadd is that is is well protected on either side by large steep escarpments, so if the weather is right, the reservoir turns into a mirror and reflects the wonderful aspects of Pen Y Fan, Cribyn and Corn Du.

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Location: Llanfrynach, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Corn Du Summit – Corn Du Summit loop from Ystradfellte

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