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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

02:25

24.8km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 575 m for 88 m

After 1.13 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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618 m

Lake Vyrnwy Sculpture Park and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is another part of the lake area, a quiet gentle stroll through the trees and along winding paths by the river, many birds around and a brilliant view of the dam.

Tip by

6.12 km

Dyfnant Forest Track

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This scenic well-surfaced track is a pleasant alternative to the road. It cuts through Dynant Forest.

Tip by

10.7 km

Straining Tower, Lake Vyrnwy

Highlight • Historical Site

Magical looking tower, which is originally is a drainage system

Tip by

23.9 km

The Vyrnwy Dam features a road bridge atop its structure with 31 arches. The dam, notable for being the first with drainage tunnels to prevent pressure build-up, is further characterised by two small towers, each boasting four corner turrets.

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24.1 km

Lake Vyrnwy and Dam

Highlight • Bridge

Park at the very top of the Lake if arriving in a car. Note that some sections can get closed due to rock falls at the top of the Lake near the Waterfall Car Park.

Tip by

24.3 km

Lake Vyrnwy Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is brilliant peice of architecture thats still in use today, you can feel the sheer power of the flow of water down the dam one side, and the peace and tranquility of the lake the other.

Tip by

24.4 km

Artisans Café & Gift Shop

Highlight • Cafe

This cafe is on the edge of Lake Vyrnwy, and has an abundence of local produce on offer, along with your usual cafe items. Just outside there is a very popular bird hide if thats your thing.

Tip by

24.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

7.36 km

3.66 km

2.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

8.43 km

2.14 km

1.23 km

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

22°C

9°C

0 %

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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

Lake Vyrnwy Sculpture Park and Dam

Dyfnant Forest Track

Forest Singletrack

Straining Tower, Lake Vyrnwy

Vyrnwy Dam

Lake Vyrnwy and Dam

Lake Vyrnwy Dam

Artisans Café & Gift Shop

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