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Lluest-Wen Reservoir – Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Aberdare

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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Lluest-Wen Reservoir – Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Aberdare

Hard

3.0

(1)

40

runners

Lluest-Wen Reservoir – Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall loop from Aberdare

02:41

22.1km

570m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.92 km

View of Aberdare Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

7.46 km

Castell Nos Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3

9.65 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

4

9.78 km

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Structure

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. …

Tip by

5

10.2 km

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

11.3 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Lake

7

15.6 km

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

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 …

Tip by

8

16.4 km

Locked Gate at Wind Farm Entrance

Highlight • Structure

I had planned to descend into Hirwaun using the 'Fast and loose descent to Hirwaun' highlight but the gate at the top was locked with a sign forbidding cyclists and …

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9

18.1 km

Skyline Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

B

22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

5.77 km

3.79 km

2.04 km

Surfaces

9.19 km

6.80 km

3.04 km

2.33 km

715 m

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Friday 23 October

14°C

6°C

98 %

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