Maentwrog Dam loop from Maentwrog

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Maentwrog Dam loop from Maentwrog

Easy

4.4

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Maentwrog Dam loop from Maentwrog

01:47

6.61km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Camper Parking

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1.97 km

Coed Caersaeson

Forest

2.49 km

Maentwrog Dam

Highlight • Lake

Maentwrog Dam was built in the 1920s to provide a source of hydroelectric power for the Maentwrog power station. Later in 1965 the lake also became a source of cooling water for the Trawsyfynydd nuclear power station.

Tip by

2.74 km

Nurse Pandy-ddwyryd

Forest

6.09 km

Winding Road in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Cycleway

6.61 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

2.15 km

1.04 km

557 m

242 m

Surfaces

1.65 km

1.53 km

1.17 km

1.11 km

917 m

242 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Maentwrog Dam loop from Maentwrog

Maentwrog Dam

Winding Road in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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