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Craig Goch Dam

Craig Goch Dam, Powys, Wales

15.35 KM

An Elan Valley walk from the Craig Goch Dam up to Esgair Perfedd, returning via the Penygarreg Reservoir, then back to the head of the dam. Craig Goch and the other reservoirs of the Elan Valley supply water to Birmingham and the West Midlands.

5 Sep 2020
Hilly
5hrs, 5min (3hrs, 43min)
altitude Graph for craig goch dam walk

Elevation: Max 504m, Min 263m, Gain 241m

Pictures from the walk

elan valley landscape with reservoirs and a hillside partially cleared of trees

In the hills above the dam

footpath over the hills

Walking across the hills

black and white shot of mountain footpath with sheep ahead

Sheep ahead on the path

reservoir in welsh landscape

The Penygarreg Reservoir

the penygarreg reservoir at the head of craig goch dam

The Penygarreg Reservoir at the head of Craig Goch Dam

black and white image of water flowing over craig goch dam

Craig Goch Dam

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