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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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6

riders

Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

02:21

24.2km

660m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 565 m for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

5.55 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

2

10.1 km

Forest Singletrack

Highlight • Forest

3

23.0 km

Straining Tower, Lake Vyrnwy

Highlight • Historical Site

Magical looking tower, which is originally is a drainage system

Tip by

4

23.3 km

Vyrnwy Dam

Highlight • Lake

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.

Tip by

5

23.5 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

6

23.7 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

7

23.9 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

B

24.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.43 km

3.67 km

2.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

8.17 km

2.11 km

1.10 km

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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