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Claerwen Reservoir

1,749 ha

📷 Richard Law · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1,749 ha

Getting here

52.27181, -3.68554

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Mallard
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Mallard, Canada Goose +64 more · last seen 2024; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Mallard, Canada Goose +64 more · last seen 2024; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Wood Tiger +45 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Tormentil, Purple Moor-grass, Sheep's Sorrel +135 more · last seen 2023

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Waterside walks

Good match

Varies

Reservoir — waterside public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

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7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 81Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route191 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 191 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route15.2 km▾
Named routeRef 81Length 15.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3 km▾
Named routeRef 81Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route540 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 540 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route151 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 151 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Cambrian WayMountain bike route▾
Named route
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Horse riding

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21 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

18 photos from nearby open sources

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Shoreline on the southern side of Claerwen reservoir

📷 Richard Law · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Shoreline on the southern side of Claerwen reservoir

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

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