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A circuit of Clocaenog Forest and the Alwen and Brenig Reservoirs

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Mountain biking trails

A circuit of Clocaenog Forest and the Alwen and Brenig Reservoirs

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4.0

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A circuit of Clocaenog Forest and the Alwen and Brenig Reservoirs

04:06

48.1km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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66 m

Alwen Dam

Highlight • Monument

The grand, ornate stone dam of Alwen Reservoir couldn't be more of a contrast to the neighbouring Llyn Brenig Dam. It's well worth taking a minute or two to take …

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2.62 km

Llyn Brenig

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can find some glorious views here on the edge of Llyn Brenig. Llyn is Welsh for lake.

The dam is fairly recent; it was begun in 1973 and finished …

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13.4 km

Craig Bron-Banog Hill and Mast

Highlight • Structure

One of the highest points in the forest. Picnic table at the top by the pylons too. The better approach is from the track arriving South of the point, rather than from the Northwest (which is incredibly muddy and rutted!)

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39.6 km

Bridleway through Hafod Elwy Moor National Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quieter stretch of bridleway connecting the Brenig and Alwen reservoirs. The track is relatively smooth and quite flat, though can sometimes be pretty muddy after rain.

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43.8 km

View of Alwen Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is the high point of the circular Alwen trail around Alwen Reservoir.

Enjoy the wonderful views in nearly all directions, which really is a great reward after the long …

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48.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

11.2 km

7.07 km

6.58 km

179 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

15.2 km

6.92 km

4.77 km

282 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

12°C

3°C

2 %

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A circuit of Clocaenog Forest and the Alwen and Brenig Reservoirs

Alwen Dam

Llyn Brenig

Craig Bron-Banog Hill and Mast

Bridleway through Hafod Elwy Moor National Nature Reserve

View of Alwen Reservoir

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