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Lake Vyrnwy Dam – Lake Vyrnwy and Dam loop from Abertridwr

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Lake Vyrnwy Dam – Lake Vyrnwy and Dam loop from Abertridwr

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Lake Vyrnwy Dam – Lake Vyrnwy and Dam loop from Abertridwr

00:28

1.73km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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429 m

Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Information Boards

Highlight • Rest Area

Information about the Reservoir and surrounding area.

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439 m

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.

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449 m

RSPB Recent Bird Sightings Board

Highlight • Rest Area

The RSPB centre keeps a board of all the recent birds sighted in the area.

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677 m

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

896 m

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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947 m

Giants of Vyrnwy

Highlight • Forest

Information about the construction of the dam

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1.73 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.52 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.71 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 15 June

19°C

12°C

33 %

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Lake Vyrnwy Dam – Lake Vyrnwy and Dam loop from Abertridwr

Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Information Boards

Lake Vyrnwy Dam

RSPB Recent Bird Sightings Board

Lake Vyrnwy and Dam

Vyrnwy Dam

Giants of Vyrnwy

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