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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

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Lake Vyrnwy and Dam – Lake Vyrnwy Dam loop from Abertridwr

00:53

7.72km

170m

Running

Moderate run. 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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

523 m

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

beautifully situated hotel, nice cosy atmosphere.

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2

1.78 km

Lake Vyrnwy and Dam

Highlight • Bridge

Park at the very top of the Lake if arriving in a car. Note that some sections can get closed due to rock falls at the top of the Lake near the Waterfall Car Park.

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3

1.86 km

View of Lake Vyrnwy and the Straining Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

5.84 km

View of the Straining Tower at Lake Vyrnwy

Highlight • Monument

Some great views along this part of the road, well worth a visit.

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5

6.53 km

Lake Vyrnwy Dam

Highlight • Monument

This is brilliant peice of architecture thats still in use today, you can feel the sheer power of the flow of water down the dam one side, and the peace and tranquility of the lake the other.

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6

6.54 km

Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Information Boards

Highlight • Rest Area

Information about the Reservoir and surrounding area.

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7

6.93 km

Giants of Vyrnwy

Highlight • Forest

Information about the construction of the dam

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8

7.21 km

Straining Tower, Lake Vyrnwy

Highlight • Historical Site

Magical looking tower, which is originally is a drainage system

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B

7.72 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

1.98 km

878 m

733 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

1.98 km

829 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Saturday 30 May

16°C

11°C

33 %

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