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Tarren y Bwllfa – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Aberdare

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Tarren y Bwllfa – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Aberdare

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Tarren y Bwllfa – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Aberdare

03:41

12.5km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.36 km

View of the Valley and Wind Turbines

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3.79 km

Tarren y Bwllfa

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Wow! Tarren y Bwllfa looms large over the valley below. It is one of Britain's most Southerly glacial cwms.

Stunning views of the Brecon Beacons and the former industrial landscape nearby.

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3.87 km

View of Aberdare and Dare Valley from Tarren Y Bwllfa

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Climb well worth it for the views over Aberdare / Dare Valley Country Park

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4.87 km

Stone Bridge Over Stream

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5.57 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

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A view point over the whole reservoir and a lovely spot for some lunch.

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5.68 km

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall

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Lluest-wen Reservoir was constructed in 1898, but came to national attention in 1969 when a major leak caused an evacuation of residents down-valley while emergency repair work was carried out. …

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9.80 km

Viewpoint

10.5 km

Lake at Dare Valley Country Park

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Dare Valley Country Park has a visitor centre and cafe, check opening times before relying on facilities.

The paths can be wet and boggy at times, and if you're following …

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

2.81 km

2.42 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

5.61 km

1.97 km

1.84 km

1.72 km

1.37 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

31°C

17°C

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Tarren y Bwllfa – Lluest-Wen Reservoir loop from Aberdare

View of the Valley and Wind Turbines

Tarren y Bwllfa

View of Aberdare and Dare Valley from Tarren Y Bwllfa

Stone Bridge Over Stream

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall

Lake at Dare Valley Country Park

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