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Llys-y-frân Reservoir

400 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome400 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great Crested Grebe and Herring Gull
  • 🐕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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Great Crested Grebe, Herring Gull, Robin +71 more · last seen 2025; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Great Crested Grebe, Herring Gull, Robin +71 more · last seen 2025; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Southern Hawker, Black-tailed Skimmer · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ivy-leaved Bellflower, Yellow Pimpernel · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

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Cycling

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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

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

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