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Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam – Red Squirrel Spotting Area loop from Anglesey

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Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam – Red Squirrel Spotting Area loop from Anglesey

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Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam – Red Squirrel Spotting Area loop from Anglesey

02:07

8.14km

50m

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: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.30 km

Llyn Cefni Dam

Highlight • Monument

Llyn Cefni Dam

During World War II, a water scheme was devised for the town of Llangefni in central Anglesey. It involved water from a local source being pumped to …

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1.37 km

Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Structure

Llyn Cefni is a reservoir in central Anglesey. It's managed by Welsh Water. It was completed in 1951 and supplies water to most of Anglesey.

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2.21 km

Red Squirrel Spotting Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

every day from 3pm

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3.81 km

St Cyngar's Church, Llangefni

Highlight • Historical Site

St Cyngar's Church is a church in the town of Llangefni in Anglesey, Wales. The building dates from 1824. It was designated a Grade II listed building on 8 July 1952.

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4.10 km

Llangefni (meaning "church on the River Cefni", Welsh pronunciation: [ɬaŋˈɡɛvni]) population 5,116, making it the second-largest town in the county and the largest on the island. The community includes the …

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4.11 km

Bulkley Square, Llangefni

Highlight • Cafe

Llangefni is the county town of Anglesey and the administrative centre. There is a museum and arts gallery as well as plenty of pubs and cafes. Mona House café on …

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4.83 km

Llangefni Town Centre and Fitness Trail

Highlight • Monument

A absolute pleasure to walk in such a beautiful perfect setting with RED SQUIRREL EVERYWHERE

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8.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

2.28 km

1.16 km

484 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

1.61 km

1.14 km

430 m

240 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

18°C

13°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

September 2, 2021,Dingle nature 02.09.2021 13:01

Lovely spot to stop off for a rest/brew, around half way.
A bridge over a stream, with some rocks to sit on.

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Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam – Red Squirrel Spotting Area loop from Anglesey

Llyn Cefni Dam

Llyn Cefni Reservoir and Dam

Red Squirrel Viewing Spot

Red Squirrel Spotting Area

St Cyngar's Church, Llangefni

Llangefni Clock Tower

Bulkley Square, Llangefni

Llangefni Town Centre and Fitness Trail

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