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Lluest-Wen Reservoir – View of Llyn Fach loop from Aberdare

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Lluest-Wen Reservoir – View of Llyn Fach loop from Aberdare

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5.0

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Lluest-Wen Reservoir – View of Llyn Fach loop from Aberdare

05:46

48.8km

1,110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.84 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.95 km

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall

Highlight • Structure

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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9.35 km

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

The climb towards Bryn Llechwenddiddos and Bryn Gelli rewards you with great views of the reservoir.

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10.4 km

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Lake

27.6 km

Beacon View (Blade & Skyline Trails)

Highlight • Forest

This section of the Blade and Skyline trails has just been reshaped and resurfaced. Let off the brakes and go for it!

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35.1 km

View of Llyn Fach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views over Llyn Fach and out towards Pen Y Fan

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40.9 km

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Highlight • Lake

Crossing the moorland from Rhigos towards Aberdare is a network of gravel forest roads.

Great in the sun, but not so good with the wind in your face, it's an …

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48.0 km

Bradley's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee shop.

Always welcoming, even in the dead of winter when you’re covered in mud and soaking wet.

Great coffee and cakes.

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48.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

7.31 km

2.67 km

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

14.6 km

5.35 km

2.60 km

567 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

12°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Lluest-Wen Reservoir – View of Llyn Fach loop from Aberdare

Lluest-Wen Reservoir

Lluest-wen Reservoir Dam Wall

View of Bryn Gelli Reservoir and Wind Farm

Beacon View (Blade & Skyline Trails)

View of Llyn Fach

Gravel Roads by Lluest-Wen Reservoir and Wind Farm

Bradley's Coffee Shop

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