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Two Lakes cycle trail — Llyn Brenig

Two Lakes cycle trail — Llyn Brenig

Hard

5.0

(7)

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Two Lakes cycle trail — Llyn Brenig

02:19

23.9km

300m

Gravel riding

The longest of the seven waymarked cycle trails at Llyn Brenig, the Two Lakes trail takes in both the western shore of Alwen Reservoir and the eastern shore of Llyn Brenig, and combines forest fire roads, twisting singletrack, open moorland expanses and multiple nature reserves with jaw-droppingly beautiful views.

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Last updated: July 5, 2024

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3.59 km

Alwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

The grand, ornate stone dam of Alwen Reservoir couldn't be more of a contrast to the neighbouring Llyn Brenig Dam. It's well worth taking a minute or two to take …

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7.88 km

View of Alwen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is the high point of the circular Alwen trail around Alwen Reservoir.

Enjoy the wonderful views in nearly all directions, which really is a great reward after the long …

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9.13 km

Alwen Reservoir Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

A long wooden bridge spans the upper reaches of the Alwen Reservoir, which features on the Two Lakes and Alwen circular cycle routes. It's absolutely covered in lichen and feels …

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11.0 km

Bridleway through Hafod Elwy Moor National Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quieter stretch of bridleway connecting the Brenig and Alwen reservoirs. The track is relatively smooth and quite flat, though can sometimes be pretty muddy after rain.

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13.7 km

Cairn Ben Lloyd Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fantastic section of singletrack as you wind your way through Gors Maen Llwyd nature reserve to the north of Llyn Brenig. The undulating trail features on the Two Lakes …

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17.2 km

Llyn Brenig — East Shore Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long and winding doubletrack gravel road that flanks the eastern shore of Llyn Brenig.

It's a little rough in places so best on a gravel bike, sturdy hybrid or …

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22.3 km

Llyn Brenig Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Crossing over the top of the Llyn Brenig dam you'll follow a wide and flat gravel track that makes for an easy ride while you soak in those marvellous views …

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23.5 km

Llyn Brenig

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can find some glorious views here on the edge of Llyn Brenig. Llyn is Welsh for lake.

The dam is fairly recent; it was begun in 1973 and finished …

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23.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

4.79 km

3.32 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

18.3 km

4.67 km

880 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

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Alwen Dam

View of Alwen Reservoir

Alwen Reservoir Wooden Bridge

Bridleway through Hafod Elwy Moor National Nature Reserve

Cairn Ben Lloyd Singletrack

Llyn Brenig — East Shore Gravel Track

Llyn Brenig Dam

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