Llys-y-fran Country Park & Reservoir double loop

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Llys-y-fran Country Park & Reservoir double loop

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Llys-y-fran Country Park & Reservoir double loop

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10.1km

120m

Cycling

Embark on an easy touring bicycle ride around the Llys-y-fran Country Park & Reservoir, a tranquil escape nestled within the picturesque Preseli Mountains. This 6.2-mile (10.1 km) loop, which you can complete in about 56 minutes, offers scenic views as you wind through woodlands and ride closely alongside the water. You will gain about 385 feet (117 metres) in elevation, encountering a varied surface of stone, gravel, and occasional muddy stretches, with some

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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705 m

Llys-y-fran Dam

Highlight • Monument

The dam wall that creates Llys-y-fran reservoir is an impressive sight, at 100 feet (30 m) high.

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4.82 km

Llys-y-Frân Gravel Bike Trails

Highlight • Cycleway

Site reopened 2021 after investment in the facilities. Shared use trail around reservoir (steep and loose in places on west side of res), with sections of dedicated singletrack running parallel. I had great fun on the blue sections on a gravel bike, but the red would be best on a MTB in my view. £3 to park (east side of res).

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9.89 km

Llys-y-fran Bike Hub

Highlight • Cycleway

The Bike Hub is a fantastic facility at Llys-y-fran. Hire bikes or if you have brought your own bike, the Bike Hub has the tools you might need to make repairs. They also have a bike wash station to clean off the mud (essential!) before you head home.

Hire prices (2022) start at £20 for 3 hours, up to £40 for an e-bike. Helmets can be hired as well.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

1.27 km

203 m

Surfaces

8.64 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

August 14, 2024,Llys Y Fran dam loop

Some nice technical parts off the sides of the main trail well thought out wouldnt say its suitable for family though as there are a lot of steep climbs