Llyn Brianne Dam – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Rhandirmwyn Bridge

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Llyn Brianne Dam – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Rhandirmwyn Bridge

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Llyn Brianne Dam – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Rhandirmwyn Bridge

03:47

13.5km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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2.37 km

Fallen Trees

Highlight • Trail

Climb around the fallen trees

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4.70 km

Path from Troed Rhiw to the Dam

Highlight • Trail

7.33 km

Llyn Brianne is a spectacular reservoir at almost 300m (990ft) above sea level. It is Wales second largest reservoir by volume and is contained by a 91m (300ft) stone-built dam, which is the largest of its kind in Europe.

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8.12 km

Llyn Brianne Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning spot and worth the extra few hundred metres detour if the plan is otherwise to simply ride around the reservoir.

You'll find brilliant gravel and forestry roads on one …

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10.5 km

RSPB Gwenffrwd-Dinas Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This charming RSPB site is not far from Llyn Brianne and is home to Twm Sion Cati's cave. You'll find a great circular footpath running nearby the river, boasting beautiful …

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13.3 km

The Towy Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Delightful rural riverside location. Real ales usually from Welsh breweries. There is a large outdoor seating area with views across the river. Popular with walkers, bikers, cyclists and dogs welcome too!

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13.3 km

Rhandirmwyn Bridge

Highlight • River

Built in 1913 the Rhandirmwyn Bridge links the two sides of the Towy valley by this rivetted girder road bridge. On the southern side you'll find the Towy Bridge Inn, a lovely riverside pub.

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