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Lower Lliw Reservoir – Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café loop from Morriston

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Lower Lliw Reservoir – Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café loop from Morriston

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Lower Lliw Reservoir – Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café loop from Morriston

01:53

27.0km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.5 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.84 km

Bryn-Whilach Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bridleway along the access road to the former Bryn-Whilach Pit, now being an access road for an electricity substation. Eroded tarmac surface.

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9.87 km

Lower Lliw Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Set amongst the stunning mountain scenery of the Mawr, the Lower Lliw reservoir is surrounded by a variety of habitats including bracken, scrub, grass and woodland, supporting a variety of …

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9.97 km

Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café

Highlight • Lake

Great destination and lovely cycling up to the upper reservoir. Some one has taste in the cafe. Orla Keily table cloths.

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13.4 km

Easy walking along the Eastern and Southern edges of the reservoir, courtesy of the Gower Way (a 35-mile path linking Penller Castell to Rhossili if you fancy stretching your legs a little further).

Fantastic views.

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13.8 km

Brynllefrith Plantation Trail

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Path linking Upper Lliw Reservoir with the road over Mynyddd y Gwair. Forestry track which is firm in places but rutted and muddy in others.

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15.6 km

Lamp Post

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25.5 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

4.94 km

1.78 km

1.65 km

1.30 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

19.5 km

3.31 km

2.77 km

1.43 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 12 August

32°C

18°C

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Lower Lliw Reservoir – Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café loop from Morriston

Bryn-Whilach Bridleway

Lower Lliw Reservoir

Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café

Upper Lliw Reservoir

Brynllefrith Plantation Trail

Lamp Post

River Tawe

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