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Nant-y-Moch Reservoir

Nant-y-Moch Reservoir

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Nant-y-Moch Reservoir

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Nant-y-moch Reservoir flooded a part of the valley of the River Rheidol and its headwaters derives its name from a stream, the Nant-y-moch (which translates in English as "The Pigs Stream"). The dam is about three miles north of the village of Ponterwyd.

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Location: Blaenrheidol, Ceredigion, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Adie

November 24, 2022

Hiking

The reservoir flooded part of the valley of the River Rheidol and its headwaters and is named after the Nant-y-moch stream (in English = the pigs stream), which formerly flowed into the River Rheidol at this spot.

It's a great dark-sky spot if you're into astronomy / astro-photography.

Adie

June 30, 2022

Cycling

Good quality road surface, quiet and always a joy to tour.

Geraint

February 28, 2025

Hiking

Nant y Moch Reservoir is a significant water reservoir located in the Cambrian Mountains of Wales, specifically in the county of Ceredigion. It was constructed in the late 20th century …

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Borth to Nant-y-Moch Gravel Trail Reservoir loop

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