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Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam – Cefni Forest loop from Anglesey

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Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam – Cefni Forest loop from Anglesey

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Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam – Cefni Forest loop from Anglesey

00:42

8.44km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.25 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.30 km

Llyn Cefni Dam

Highlight • Monument

Llyn Cefni Dam

During World War II, a water scheme was devised for the town of Llangefni in central Anglesey. It involved water from a local source being pumped to …

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1.37 km

Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Structure

Llyn Cefni is a reservoir in central Anglesey. It's managed by Welsh Water. It was completed in 1951 and supplies water to most of Anglesey.

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2.21 km

Red Squirrel Spotting Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

every day from 3pm

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3.92 km

Llangefni (meaning "church on the River Cefni", Welsh pronunciation: [ɬaŋˈɡɛvni]) population 5,116, making it the second-largest town in the county and the largest on the island. The community includes the …

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3.92 km

Bulkley Square, Llangefni

Highlight • Cafe

Llangefni is the county town of Anglesey and the administrative centre. There is a museum and arts gallery as well as plenty of pubs and cafes. Mona House café on …

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4.42 km

The Dingle Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Gorge

The Dingle Local Nature Reserve is a 10 hectare (25 acre) wooded valley rich in wildlife and history. It is bisected by the river Cefni, which comes from the Welsh word "cafn" meaning trough or hollow.

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8.00 km

Cefni Forest

Highlight • Forest

Cefni Forest on Anglesey surrounds Llyn Cefni reservoir near Llangefni. It offers peaceful woodland trails for walking and cycling, linking to the Lon Las Cefni route. The forest is a …

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8.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

2.34 km

1.85 km

921 m

406 m

291 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

1.82 km

1.45 km

189 m

126 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam – Cefni Forest loop from Anglesey

Llyn Cefni Dam

Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam

Red Squirrel Viewing Spot

Red Squirrel Spotting Area

Llangefni Clock Tower

Bulkley Square, Llangefni

The Dingle Local Nature Reserve

Cefni Forest

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