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Alwen Dam – Llyn Brenig loop from Ysbyty Ifan

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Alwen Dam – Llyn Brenig loop from Ysbyty Ifan

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Alwen Dam – Llyn Brenig loop from Ysbyty Ifan

03:55

50.5km

770m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.1 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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18.7 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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19.1 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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32.6 km

Bridleway through Hafod Elwy Moor National Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quieter stretch of bridleway connecting the Brenig and Alwen reservoirs. The track is relatively smooth and quite flat, though can sometimes be pretty muddy after rain.

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50.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

11.5 km

11.4 km

7.86 km

4.56 km

464 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

13.1 km

11.6 km

10.9 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Alwen Dam – Llyn Brenig loop from Ysbyty Ifan

Alwen Dam

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre

Llyn Brenig

Bridleway through Hafod Elwy Moor National Nature Reserve

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