self-guided walking

Pen-y-garreg & Garreg-ddu Walk
Route #38

Pen-y-garreg and Garreg-ddu are the middle two Elan Valley reservoirs. Our route uses small sheep paths high above Pen-y-garreg reservoir, then a moorland path past a hill-top (Crugyn Ci) with wonderful views. Down beside a rocky cascade, then field paths below high cliffs before climbing across heather moorland and descending to Garreg-ddu reservoir. An easy finish along the Elan Valley Trail beside the two reservoirs.


Craig Goch dam

Craig Goch reservoir

Pen-y-garreg

Above Pen-y-garreg

Garreg-ddu view

Track past Crugyn Ci
Garreg-ddu
Garreg-ddu reservoir

Crugyn Ci panorama

 LengthClimbRoute-findingStart
Short Option 10 miles (16km) 2450' (750m) - 4.7%
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Easy in clear conditions;
compass helpful in mist
35 minute drive
Standard Route 12 miles (19km) 2700' (825m) - 4.3%
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