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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2.62 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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13.4 km

Craig Bron-Banog Hill and Mast

Highlight • Structure

A small hill that packs a punch! Surprising views beside the big mast, there's even a small picnic table if you look carefully.

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39.6 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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43.8 km

View of Alwen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is the high point of the circular Alwen trail around Alwen Reservoir.

Enjoy the wonderful views in nearly all directions, which really is a great reward after the long …

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48.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

11.4 km

7.05 km

6.42 km

170 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

15.0 km

7.09 km

4.92 km

952 m

Elevation

Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

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