A 7km stroll awaiting check-in at the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel and Spa on the first damp day after three weeks of sun.Route: from the car park at the west side of the dam, waking south-east on a c-road and then a metalled track slightly to the right, gaining height at the north-east end of Craig Garth-bwlch before turning to the right and descending on a wide stony track along the edge of the valley. At the far end of the hill following the track steeply uphill on Glyndwr’s Way before descending and eventually gaining a view of the lake and dam to the start.
Afterwards exploring a sculpture trail under the dam (the Dam Trail) and crossing back to the start of the walk over the dam itself.
Conditions: a cloudy, muggy day with hints of drizzle.
Pub: The Tavern, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel and Spa, for Stonehouse Brewery Flipside IPA and For Victory Pale Ale.
