Gazing out of the window on a dismal day full of rain and wind its pleasing to look back on an enjoyable summer ride. This route was mainly off road on forestry trails.
This reservoir is no longer used but was built to serve the local Llanwonno community and a pub!
These waterfalls are near Llanwonno, a hidden gem as not many are prepared to walk / cycle to get to them.
This the Daerwynno Outdoor Centre, it offers basic accommodation for 20 people and caters for team building, canoeing and orienteering. However due to Covid its now closed for the year.
It has its own water supply nearby and a convenient lunch stop.
Onwards and upwards to another reservoir , Lluest wen,with a bit of history.
Fifty years ago a man was horse riding in this area and fell into a five foot deep hole, the rider managed to get out and ran to get help. Firemen and forestry workers took two hours to free the horse, but the hole alerted the authorities to problems at the reservoir and fears that the dam would collapse and flood the towns in the valley below. There was a mass evacuation of the area for two months until the dam was made safe.
Finally the track down to Hirwain and the paved roads home.
