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Beacons Reservoir
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4.6
(12)
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Zoe Evans
August 18, 2022
Hiking
Beacons Reservoir is the northernmost of the three reservoirs in the Taff Fawr valley in South Wales. It was built by Cardiff Corporation Waterworks between 1893 and 1897, and the water is impounded by an earth dam with a clay core. Since 1973 it has been owned by Welsh Water.
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Best routes near Beacons Reservoir
4.2
(18)
54
hikers
10.4km
03:24
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
3.0
(2)
10
hikers
4.21km
01:08
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 450 m
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Sunday 4 October
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