Felindre and Lower Lliw Reservoir Walking Route

This is a relatively easy walk around the picturesque Lower Lliw Reservoir, starting in Felindre and taking in some lovely countryside views of the Lliw Valley.

The dam holding the Lower Lliw reservoir was completed in 1867. However it was never completely watertight, a situation that was corrected in 1979 when it was rebuilt – 112 years after first being constructed.

The reservoir originally supplied water to Swansea, but these days after being treated at the nearby Felindre Water Works, water is pumped all over South Wales.

Coal mining was once active in the area and the walk passes one of the buildings of the Felindre Colliery, disused for over a hundred years.

Walk Summary

Distance: 3 miles (4.8km).
Time: 1.5-3 hours.
Walk classification: Easy.
Be prepared: Wear suitable footwear.
Safety Information: Watch out for the flight of steps.
Useful Information: Pub in Felindre village, café at reservoir. Bus stop in Felindre. Car parking at Lower Reservoir, open daily until 6.00pm, card only.
Public toilets: At the resevoir café.