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Lake Vyrnwy Dam – Lake Vyrnwy and Dam loop from Meifod

Lake Vyrnwy Dam – Lake Vyrnwy and Dam loop from Meifod

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Lake Vyrnwy Dam – Lake Vyrnwy and Dam loop from Meifod

02:39

51.6km

890m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.1 km

Lake Vyrnwy Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is brilliant peice of architecture thats still in use today, you can feel the sheer power of the flow of water down the dam one side, and the peace and tranquility of the lake the other.

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18.2 km

View of Lake Vyrnwy and the Straining Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.3 km

Lake Vyrnwy and Dam

Highlight • Bridge

Park at the very top of the Lake if arriving in a car. Note that some sections can get closed due to rock falls at the top of the Lake near the Waterfall Car Park.

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18.5 km

Giants of Vyrnwy

Highlight • Forest

Information about the construction of the dam

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18.5 km

The Vyrnwy Dam features a road bridge atop its structure with 31 arches. The dam, notable for being the first with drainage tunnels to prevent pressure build-up, is further characterised by two small towers, each boasting four corner turrets.

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51.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

12.9 km

417 m

163 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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Lake Vyrnwy Dam

View of Lake Vyrnwy and the Straining Tower

Lake Vyrnwy and Dam

Giants of Vyrnwy

Vyrnwy Dam

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