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Blaen Bran Reservoir – Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack loop from Greenmeadow

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Upper Cwmbran

Blaen Bran Reservoir – Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack loop from Greenmeadow

Hard

31

runners

Blaen Bran Reservoir – Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack loop from Greenmeadow

02:46

21.4km

440m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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881 m

Blaen Bran Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Blaen Bran is managed and cared for by an active community woodlands trust.

Felling is planned for Jan and Feb 2023 which will lead to access restrictions at times.

If you wish to double-check access before heading off contact: enquiries@blaenbran.wales

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2

2.50 km

can be muddy in winter.

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3

8.83 km

View of the River Severn

Highlight • River

take good waterproofs.this is Wales.

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4

10.8 km

Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Twmbarlwm is a 1,375 foot (419 m) hill that is rich in beauty, history and folklore. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views of the Severn Estuary. There is an Iron Age hill fort on the summit, too.

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5

12.6 km

Cwmcarn High Ridge Doubletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fantastic high dirt road leading out of Cwmcarn heading north, offering spectacular views over the coast and even over to North Devon on a clear day. Brilliant trail but be aware in winter, you'll get wet feet!

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

5.20 km

1.24 km

939 m

449 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

2.58 km

1.30 km

193 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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