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Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Mountain, Valley, Lakeside

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Year round

Photo: Mick Lobb via Geograph.org.uk

Llyn Brianne is a reservoir high in the Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales, held back by a rockfill dam about ninety metres tall, one of the tallest in the country. It was built at the turn of the 1970s to regulate the River Towy for water supply to South Wales, and a hydro-electric station was added i...

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1 overnight parking

Bronfelen Yurt

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir?
Deep in the rugged Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales, you will find this expansive reservoir. High ridges and pine forests flank the water, creating a remote setting away from major towns.

What type of place is Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir?
Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir is a massive man-made lake and rock-fill dam structure in the Cambrian Mountains of Wales.

When is the best time to visit Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir?
All twelve months of the year offer different highlights, making any season a great time to explore the area. Heavy winter rains create spectacular spills over the concrete spillway, while clear summer nights present incredible conditions for stargazing.

What can you do at Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir?
Walking across the massive dam crest provides fantastic views over the deep valley and surrounding Tywi Estate. Keen nature watchers often spot rare red squirrels in the lakeside woods or watch red kites soaring high overhead.

How long should I spend at Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir?
Allowing a couple of hours ensures enough time to walk across the dam structure and take some photographs. Dedicated hikers can easily stretch the visit into a full afternoon by exploring the surrounding forest trails.

Where do I park at Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir?
A single lakeside parking area provides space nearby, which offers 1 overnight parking space. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Llyn Brianne Dam & Reservoir?
Bronfelen Yurt provides a nearby place to stay, offering 1 option in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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