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Clywedog Reservoir

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Overview

This is a beautiful scenic, circular walk from the Clywedog dam viewing point taking in views all around the reservoir, walking along the reservoir edge through the sailing club and climbing above the fishing club before returning along part of Owen Glendowers way.

Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.8km / 9.2mi
Ascent:
518.2m / 1700ft
Type:
circular

The meeting point is Clywedog dam viewing point.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SJ 48999 09801
Nearest postcode:
SY3 9PP
what3words:
jams.pushy.ground
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 91045 86965
Nearest postcode:
SY18 6NU
what3words:
shredder.strikers.mural
Start time:
10:30 am

Follow directions to Clywedog reservoir, then Caffi Clywedog

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