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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

00:26

1.64km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

429 m

Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Information Boards

Highlight • Rest Area

Information about the Reservoir and surrounding area.

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2

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.

Tip by

3

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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4

601 m

View of Lake Vyrnwy and the Straining Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

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

6

857 m

Giants of Vyrnwy

Highlight • Forest

Information about the construction of the dam

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B

1.64 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.43 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.62 km

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

10°C

79 %

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