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Llyn Brenig Dam – Cairn Ben Lloyd Singletrack loop from Cyffylliog

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Llyn Brenig Dam – Cairn Ben Lloyd Singletrack loop from Cyffylliog

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4.5

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Llyn Brenig Dam – Cairn Ben Lloyd Singletrack loop from Cyffylliog

02:45

33.4km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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55 m

Explore over 2500 acres of forest, moorland and lakes amid stunning upland scenery. With visitor centre, café, gift shop, osprey exhibition, adventure playground, cycle hire, mountain biking, walking trails, sailing …

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13.7 km

Llyn Brenig Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Crossing over the top of the Llyn Brenig dam you'll follow a wide and flat gravel track that makes for an easy ride while you soak in those marvellous views …

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15.3 km

Llyn Brenig Café & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Llyn Brenig is located at the heart of the Mynydd Hiraethog and is a good base for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, fishing and sailing. It is a great spot …

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15.5 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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21.0 km

Cairn Ben Lloyd Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fantastic section of singletrack as you wind your way through Gors Maen Llwyd nature reserve to the north of Llyn Brenig. The undulating trail features on the Two Lakes …

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30.0 km

View of the Rolling Hills and Country Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't disturb the troll though.

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33.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

5.78 km

4.05 km

2.07 km

503 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

13.3 km

2.89 km

291 m

124 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Llyn Brenig Dam – Cairn Ben Lloyd Singletrack loop from Cyffylliog

Red Lion Hotel

Gravel Path to the Reservoir

View of Llyn Brenig

Llyn Brenig Dam

Llyn Brenig Café & Visitor Centre

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre

Cairn Ben Lloyd Singletrack

View of the Rolling Hills and Country Road

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