Plan your visit
DogsWildlifeWater
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome46 ha
Getting here
51.97071, -3.12260
Best for
4 activitiesDog 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🚶Walking
v5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
vWalking
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km▾
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Beacons WayWalking route152 km▾
Named routeLength 152 kmRegional walking route
Black Mountains Fell RaceWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
South Wales TraverseWalking route▾
challenge route. not waymarked
Named route
Cambrian WayWalking route▾
Named routeNational walking route
🚴Cycling
v6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
National Cycle Network Route 42Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 42National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route10.9 km▾
Named routeRef 42Length 10.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route3.1 km▾
Named routeLength 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.7 km▾
Named routeRef 42Length 6.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.7 km▾
Named routeLength 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴Horse riding
v2 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this reservoir
Grwyne Fawr Reservoir is a reservoir covering 46 hectares managed by Forestry England within their forest estate.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦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
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦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
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