Llyn Brianne
Description
Enjoy a walk or cycle along this beautiful reservoir in central Wales. The reservoir sits at the head of the River Towy with a dam 299 feet high and 951 feet long. There's a lovely country lane running along the eastern side of the water. It climbs high above the reservoir with wonderful views over the water to the surrounding countryside and hills. The lane is ideal for a quiet cycle ride in beautiful surroundings.
The route starts from the car park at the southern end of the water and follows the track through the
Tywi Forest
before finishing at the bridge at the northern end of the reservoir. Look out for red squirrels as you pass through the forest. You can view the scenery and follow the route using the google street view link below.
To extend your walking in the area you could head to the Gwenffrwd-dinas RSPB Nature Reserve which is just to the south of the reservoir. Here you can enjoy great views of the River Towy and look out for red kites and a variety of butterflies.
Just to the north west of the lake you will find Soar y mynydd a Calvinist Methodist Church sitting in the valley of the river Camddwr in the Cambrian Mountains. It's claim to fame is that it is the remotest chapel in all Wales.
To the north east of the lake you will find the village of Abergwesyn, Vicarage Meadows and the pretty Nant Irfon National Nature Reserve. There's some nice woodland trails here with lots of bluebells in the spring.
Llyn Brianne Postcode
SA20 0PG
N.B
Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations
Llyn Brianne Ordnance Survey Map
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Llyn Brianne Aerial Photo View Map
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Distance
14 miles (22 km)
Difficulty
***
Joining Routes
Rhandirmwyn
,
LLanwrtyd Wells
,
Tywi Valley
Memory Map Route
Llyn Brianne.mmo
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GPX File
Llyn Brianne.gpx
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Route Photos
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
Video
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