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Brombil Reservoir – The Blue Pool loop from Margam

Hiking trails & Routes

Brombil Reservoir – The Blue Pool loop from Margam

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5.0

(1)

10

hikers

Brombil Reservoir – The Blue Pool loop from Margam

05:36

19.0km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.21 km

Brombil Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Brombil reservoir is absolutely a hidden gem in the valleys of Margam.

The sheltered, tranquil aquamarine waters offers the kind of scene that you might associate with the glacial lakes …

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2

7.24 km

W. H. Billy Vaughan Memorial Stone

Highlight • Other

3

9.87 km

The Blue Pool

Highlight • Lake

Nice walk/ride.
Couple of decent uphill sections.

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4

10.2 km

Cwmwernderi Reservoir (The Blue Pool)

Highlight • Lake

Cwmwernderi Reservoir, also known as The Blue Pool is a pretty and secluded spot with beautiful turquoise water on the right day.

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5

10.3 km

Blue Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

12.8 km

View of Port Talbot

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

6.19 km

2.00 km

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

1.39 km

618 m

280 m

191 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 25 May

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