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View of Alwen Reservoir – Llyn Brenig loop from Llansannan

View of Alwen Reservoir – Llyn Brenig loop from Llansannan

Hard

4.0

(1)

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View of Alwen Reservoir – Llyn Brenig loop from Llansannan

02:49

42.7km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.97 km

Aled Isaf Reservoir

Lake

16.3 km

Alwen Reservoir and Trail

Highlight • Lake

Ther multi-user Alwen Trail runs through wildlife-rich landscape around the Alwen Reservoir - a distance of 10.9km/6.4 miles.

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17.3 km

Alwen Reservoir Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

A long wooden bridge spans the upper reaches of the Alwen Reservoir, which features on the Two Lakes and Alwen circular cycle routes. It's absolutely covered in lichen and feels …

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18.0 km

View of Denbigh Moors (Mynydd Hiraethog)

Highlight • Lake

Great views, not too bad a climb to get there.

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18.2 km

View of the Wooden Bridge Over the River

Highlight • River

An easy route for all abilities

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18.5 km

View of Alwen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is the high point of the circular Alwen trail around Alwen Reservoir.

Enjoy the wonderful views in nearly all directions, which really is a great reward after the long …

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22.8 km

Alwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

The grand, ornate stone dam of Alwen Reservoir couldn't be more of a contrast to the neighbouring Llyn Brenig Dam. It's well worth taking a minute or two to take …

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26.4 km

Llyn Brenig

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can find some glorious views here on the edge of Llyn Brenig. Llyn is Welsh for lake.

The dam is fairly recent; it was begun in 1973 and finished …

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26.8 km

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor centre at Llyn Brenig is open all year round, with extended hours during the fishing season.

There's an adventure playground, picnic area, cafe, osprey exhibition, gift shop, public …

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34.4 km

Llyn Brân

Lake

42.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

6.12 km

4.77 km

3.80 km

1.11 km

933 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

13.4 km

6.64 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Friday 29 May

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18 %

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View of Alwen Reservoir – Llyn Brenig loop from Llansannan

Alwen Reservoir and Trail

Alwen Reservoir Wooden Bridge

View of Denbigh Moors (Mynydd Hiraethog)

View of the Wooden Bridge Over the River

View of Alwen Reservoir

Alwen Dam

Llyn Brenig

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