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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

01:55

6.92km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

789 m

Giants of Vyrnwy

Highlight • Forest

Information about the construction of the dam

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2

968 m

Lake Vyrnwy and Dam

Highlight • Bridge

Park at the very top of the Lake if arriving in a car. Note that some sections can get closed due to rock falls at the top of the Lake near the Waterfall Car Park.

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3

1.18 km

Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Information Boards

Highlight • Rest Area

Information about the Reservoir and surrounding area.

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4

1.19 km

Lake Vyrnwy Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is brilliant peice of architecture thats still in use today, you can feel the sheer power of the flow of water down the dam one side, and the peace and tranquility of the lake the other.

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5

1.20 km

RSPB Recent Bird Sightings Board

Highlight • Rest Area

The RSPB centre keeps a board of all the recent birds sighted in the area.

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6

4.88 km

Pebble Beach on the Lake

Highlight • Beach

This is a safe little pebble beach for your dog to go and have a swim.

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7

4.90 km

Lake Vyrnwy

Highlight • Lake

Vast, beautiful lake

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8

6.41 km

Straining Tower, Lake Vyrnwy

Highlight • Historical Site

Magical looking tower, which is originally is a drainage system

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B

6.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

1.98 km

267 m

248 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 13 May

11°C

4°C

71 %

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