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Pentwyn Reservoir – Edge of the Reservoir loop from Dol-y-gaer

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Talybont-On-Usk

Pentwyn Reservoir – Edge of the Reservoir loop from Dol-y-gaer

Easy

4.5

(4)

32

hikers

Pentwyn Reservoir – Edge of the Reservoir loop from Dol-y-gaer

01:59

7.18km

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

172 m

Pentwyn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Pentwyn Reservoir is the smaller sister to Pontsticill Reservoir, both being separated by a causeway going towards the old Dolygaer outdoor centre. It is a very popular spot with fishermen …

Tip by

2

2.30 km

Forest Path in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

Small side path off Forest road

Tip by

3

5.97 km

Path Beside the Railway, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Trail

4

6.29 km

Winding Forest Path Near Railway

Highlight • Trail

5

6.39 km

Pontsticill Reservoir at Dol-y-gaer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little descent down to the side of the Pontscill Reservoir.

Tip by

6

6.59 km

Edge of the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

B

7.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

952 m

408 m

133 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

1.24 km

952 m

408 m

226 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

7°C

73 %

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