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💧 Reservoir

Llys-y-frân Reservoir

400 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome400 ha

Best for

4 activities

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Wildlife

Good match

Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Waterside walks

Good match

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Reservoir — waterside day out

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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8 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

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3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 47Cycling route
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route14.1 km
Named routeRef 47Length 14.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route13.4 km
Named routeRef 47Length 13.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this reservoir

Llys-y-frân Reservoir is a reservoir covering 400 hectares managed by Forestry England within their forest estate.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

20 photos from nearby open sources

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View of the eastern arm of Llys-y-frân reservoir

View of the eastern arm of Llys-y-frân reservoir

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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