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Llanishen Reservoir – Rhydypenau Park loop from Cyncoed

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Llanishen Reservoir – Rhydypenau Park loop from Cyncoed

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Llanishen Reservoir – Rhydypenau Park loop from Cyncoed

01:38

6.19km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.20 km

Llanishen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Whatever you do is don't cycle around the reservoir, got told off and abusively shouted at.

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1.67 km

Llanishen Reservoir Woodland Trails

Highlight • Forest

multiple well kept trails around the woodlands , but don't go cycling around the reservoir as I found out there is no cycling, even though there are no signs , i got abuse from aggressive walkers about it.

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1.73 km

Rhydypenau Woods and Llanishen Reservoir

Highlight • Trail

Enjoy a pretty stroll through the woodland surrounding Llanishen Reservoir.

Well-maintained dirt paths will lead you around the forest where there is a rope swing and stream to discover, a little something for the kids to enjoy too.

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2.18 km

Nant Fawr Metal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Narrow bridge over a stream

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2.71 km

Rhydypenau Park

Highlight • Trail

Hardpack path through the park

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6.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

2.05 km

1.36 km

347 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.58 km

1.34 km

829 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

29°C

16°C

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Llanishen Reservoir – Rhydypenau Park loop from Cyncoed

Llanishen Reservoir

Llanishen Reservoir Woodland Trails

Rhydypenau Woods and Llanishen Reservoir

Nant Fawr Metal Bridge

Rhydypenau Park

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