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Caban Coch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llannerch y Cawr

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Caban Coch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llannerch y Cawr

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Caban Coch Dam – Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir loop from Llannerch y Cawr

01:15

10.9km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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2.40 km

Puke Hill

Highlight • Trail

Get ready for a big climb! It isn't called puke hill for nothing! Top views overlooking the reservoirs reward you.

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3.85 km

Trail With Views of Craig Goch Reservoir and Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Good path, but steep drop down from the forest track to the bridge and chapel on the lakeside road. Great views on a sunny day.

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4.21 km

Destroyed during the famous Dambusters experiments in World War II that led to the creation of the ‘bouncing bomb’, the remains of the Nant-y-Gro dam are well worth the walk. There are also great views of the Caban Coch Reservoir.

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5.41 km

Caban Coch Dam

Highlight • Natural Monument

The lowest of the dams in the sequence of four built in the valley of the Elan River is Caban Coch Dam. It is the simplest and most functional in …

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5.67 km

Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The Caban-Coch Reservoir is one of four reservoirs in the Elan Valley Reservoirs, which supply the city of Birmingham in particular with drinking water. This one is the second largest …

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5.72 km

Elan Valley Car Park

Highlight • Parking

A great place to start & finish a circular route round the Elan valley or maybe even as far as the Devil's Staircase (if you're feeling fit!!). Best to arrive …

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6.95 km

Caban Coch Dam and Viaduct, Elan Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Made long time ago and still looking stunning

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7.70 km

Nantgwyllt Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel rebuilt by Birmingham Water Corporation at the turn of 19 century to replace the one flooded when the dams & reservoirs were built to supply the growing population with water.

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

4.64 km

332 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

3.57 km

1.66 km

671 m

591 m

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 10 May

12°C

0°C

35 %

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