The Elorgarreg

Walking Trail

at Llyn Brenig

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The Elorgarreg Walking Trail


A moderate, 5 mile walk through woodland. The Elorgarreg Walking Trail should take around 2 hours to complete.

Did you know that from the east of Llyn Brenig, sit the Clwydian hills and on a clear day you can even see the sea towards Prestatyn and Gronant?

Route Details

A walk across the dam and through woodland, returning via the bottom of Brenig dam. Dogs are welcome under close control as the trail passes through sheep pasture.

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 5m / 8km

Time: 2 hrs

Your Route


Start

Map reference SH977546.

1

Head straight for the dam from the Visitor Centre, take a left and enjoy the view of the lake as you cross – go left at the end of the dam, following the lake.

2

Approx ¼ mile turn right and cross the cattle grid. Then bear right – watch out for the way-markers!

3

Approx 1 mile again and catch the way-marker on the right, sending you right down the forest track.

4

Through the gate at the caravan park, up the road and it’s a right again – Please be careful on the road side.

5

Top of the hill, right through the gate, left at the edge of the dam, and back to where it all began!

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