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Caban Coch

Caban Coch, Powys, Wales

6.95 KM

This was a short winter walk along the hillside above Caban Coch Reservoir in the direction of Gro Hill. We had low cloud on the day but still had views of the Garreg Ddu Dam in the distance.

25 Dec 2021
Hilly
2hrs, 30min (1hr, 40min)
altitude Graph for caban coch walk

Elevation: Max 423m, Min 261m, Gain 162m

Pictures from the walk

reservoir with tree in foreground

The Caban Coch Reservoir

track along welsh hillside in winter

Path up towards Gro Hill

winter trees with reservoir and dam in distance

View of the Gareg Ddu Dam through the trees

winter trees in part silhouette

Winter trees

all the walks

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hillscape with houses in distance
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