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Waterfalls at Afon Ddu Gorge – Eigiau Dam Ruins loop from River Conwy

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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Conwy
Dolgarrog

Waterfalls at Afon Ddu Gorge – Eigiau Dam Ruins loop from River Conwy

Hard

6

runners

Waterfalls at Afon Ddu Gorge – Eigiau Dam Ruins loop from River Conwy

01:42

13.7km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.35 km

Waterfalls at Afon Ddu Gorge

Highlight • Natural

Just a little slice of paradise. Was the only person there, I hadn't actually seen a person all day. So..... a bit of free swimming was required

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2

2.60 km

Coedty Reservoir

Highlight • Historical Site

The reservoir was originally built in 1924 to supply water for the hydro-electric power station in Dolgarrog, which in turn powered an aluminium smelting works. This power station is still …

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3

6.75 km

Eigiau Dam Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Eigiau Dam Disaster.
On 2 November 1925 the failure of two dams caused a flood that swamped the village of Dolgarrog, killing 16 people. The disaster was started by the …

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4

6.78 km

Eigiau Valley Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flat gravel road from the car park to the track junction. Nice to bike in from pen y gaer hill fort to the NE.

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5

11.6 km

Gravel Road to Llyn Eigiau

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6

13.5 km

Dolgarrog Dam Disaster Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Remains of the Dolgarrog Dam Disaster
Dolgarrog, Wales
The worst flood disaster in Welsh history might have been a lot worse if it had not happened on movie night. 

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13.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.97 km

5.04 km

724 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

3.84 km

1.52 km

1.19 km

137 m

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

8°C

42 %

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