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Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Llyn Fawr

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Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Llyn Fawr

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Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Llyn Fawr

01:01

8.80km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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3.29 km

View of the Wind Farm

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4.27 km

Climb from Bryn Llechwedd-ddu Reservoir Dam

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The climb towards Bryn Llechwenddiddos and Bryn Gelli rewards you with great views of the reservoir.

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4.37 km

Path to the Dam

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4.37 km

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

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The climb towards Bryn Llechwenddiddos and Bryn Gelli rewards you with great views of the reservoir.

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4.78 km

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall

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Lluest-wen Reservoir was constructed in 1898, but came to national attention in 1969 when a major leak caused an evacuation of residents down-valley while emergency repair work was carried out. …

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4.85 km

View of Top Reservoir and Wind Turbines

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4.89 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

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A view point over the whole reservoir and a lovely spot for some lunch.

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5.87 km

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

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Crossing the moorland from Rhigos towards Aberdare is a network of gravel forest roads.

Great in the sun, but not so good with the wind in your face, it's an …

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8.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.49 km

948 m

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.49 km

948 m

321 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 18 July

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Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Llyn Fawr

View of the Wind Farm

Climb from Bryn Llechwedd-ddu Reservoir Dam

Path to the Dam

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall

View of Top Reservoir and Wind Turbines

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

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