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Alwen Dam – View of Alwen Reservoir loop from Alwen Dam

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Alwen Dam – View of Alwen Reservoir loop from Alwen Dam

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Alwen Dam – View of Alwen Reservoir loop from Alwen Dam

03:36

13.1km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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51 m

Alwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

The grand, ornate stone dam of Alwen Reservoir couldn't be more of a contrast to the neighbouring Llyn Brenig Dam. It's well worth taking a minute or two to take …

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6.26 km

View of Alwen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is the high point of the circular Alwen trail around Alwen Reservoir.

Enjoy the wonderful views in nearly all directions, which really is a great reward after the long …

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6.59 km

View of the Wooden Bridge Over the River

Highlight • River

An easy route for all abilities

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6.78 km

View of Alwen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.52 km

Alwen Reservoir Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

A long wooden bridge spans the upper reaches of the Alwen Reservoir, which features on the Two Lakes and Alwen circular cycle routes. It's absolutely covered in lichen and feels …

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7.59 km

Alwen Reservoir and Small Bridge

Highlight • Lake

9.43 km

Alwen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alwen Reservoir is the largest human-made lake in Wales and it makes for a lovely walk. There's a car park at its eastern end and the 6-mile (10 km) loop …

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11.2 km

Alwen Reservoir

Lake

12.4 km

View of the Alwen Reservoir from the north shore

Highlight • Lake

The views over Alwen Reservoir from this section along the northern shore are simply wonderful! You'll take them in if you follow the waymarked Alwen or Lakes Circular routes.

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.96 km

3.10 km

Surfaces

8.33 km

3.95 km

374 m

273 m

137 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Alwen Dam – View of Alwen Reservoir loop from Alwen Dam

Alwen Dam

View of Alwen Reservoir

View of the Wooden Bridge Over the River

View of Alwen Reservoir

Alwen Reservoir Wooden Bridge

Alwen Reservoir and Small Bridge

Alwen Reservoir

View of the Alwen Reservoir from the north shore

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