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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Conwy
Cerrigydrudion

Brenig cycle trail — Llyn Brenig

Easy

5.0

(4)

59

riders

Brenig cycle trail — Llyn Brenig

01:22

15.2km

130m

Gravel riding

Just as the Alwen cycle trail circles the Alwen Reservoir, so does the Brenig route circle the reservoir known as Llyn Brenig. The route is largely flat, though there is a hill in the middle that rewards you with some pretty spectacular views.

Start by exiting the visitor centre and…

Last updated: July 5, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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380 m

Llyn Brenig

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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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2

460 m

Llyn Brenig Dam

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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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3

2.19 km

Llyn Brenig — East Shore Gravel Track

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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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4

7.98 km

Cairn Ben Lloyd Singletrack

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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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5

15.0 km

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre

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The visitor centre at Llyn Brenig is open all year round, with extended hours during the fishing season.

There's an adventure playground, picnic area, cafe, osprey exhibition, gift shop, public …

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15.2 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.83 km

2.67 km

1.89 km

746 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

4.32 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Thursday 7 May

14°C

3°C

37 %

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