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Alwen Reservoir Trail

7.46 miles (12 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This is a circular cycling and walking trail around the delightful Alwen Reservoir in Conwy, North Wales. You will pass through forest plantations and up onto Mynydd Hiraethog where there are splendid views of the surrounding area. The route can be started at the car park at the south eastern end of the water at postcode LL21 9TT.
The route is decorated with six interpretation panels with information about local history, culture and folklore. Wildlife lovers should look out for curlew, the rare Black Grouse and Red Squirrels.
The route is well way-marked with blue posts.
To continue your reservoir walking in the area, just head east to the larger Llyn Brenig.
You can follow an excellent circular trail around the water with more great views, woodland trails and the lovely heather moorland of the Denbigh Moors.

Postcode

LL21 9TT - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Alwen Trail OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Alwen Trail Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

One nice option is to head east to the Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre for some post walk refreshments. Here you can go to the cafe where you can enjoy a meal from the balcony and enjoy fabulous views over the lake. They use fine Welsh produce for their meals and also have a lovely selection of cakes. The centre is located less than a mile north from the car park.

Dog Walking

The reservoir and its surrounding woods are a great place for dog walking.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

The Alwen reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 150680

View of the northwest section of the Alwen reservoir

Alwen Reservoir dam - geograph.org.uk - 962047

Alwen Reservoir dam

Long way down on the Alwen - geograph.org.uk - 117363

Looking down on the dam from the top at the head of the Alwen reservoir

Ty'n Llyn and Llyn Alwen - geograph.org.uk - 273331

The ruined farmhouse of Ty'n Llyn in its magnificent setting on the edge of Llyn Alwen.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Alwen Trail.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Alwen Trail.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)