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January 5, 2023
Hiking
The sheltered, tranquil aquamarine waters offers the kind of scene that you might associate with the glacial lakes of the Italian Dolomites rather than the nearby Port Talbot steel works that most people picture when thinking of this area.
Originally the site of a colliery supplying the nearby copper works at Taibach. After the colliery was closed mine was then flooded. The reservoir is over 100ft deep.
May 2, 2022
Hiking
Wales is known for it’s beautiful greenery and coastal walks. However, Port Talbot …
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Hiking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Brombil Reservoir
3.8
(6)
18
hikers
20.2km
05:51
520m
520m
Hike a difficult 12.6-mile loop from Margam Country Park to the stunning Brombil Reservoir, gaining 1709 feet in elevation.
4.0
(2)
45
hikers
7.64km
02:22
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
4.3
(3)
20
hikers
10.4km
03:16
410m
410m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 120 m
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