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Cwmtillery Reservoir and Mynydd James

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Overview

Leaving the car park we climb gradually towards Cefn Coch, along road and tracks. We go along the ridge with extensive views over the valley. We head towards Mynydd James where we start to descend back to the car park.

Sunday, 22 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
265.2m / 870ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Lynne Beament (07789 858850).

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 21811 06138
Nearest postcode:
NP13 1LU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Cwmtillery Lakes Parking, Lake Villas, Cwmtillery (Free).

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