Llyn Brenig

Llyn Brenig is a large reservoir on the Denbigh Moors between two counties in Wales, sitting at a high elevation in rolling moorland. The shoreline has paths for walking and the visitor center provides tools for fishing, biking, and other outdoor pursuits.

The reservoir was built in the 1970s with an earthen dam to supply water to the surrounding region. This project transformed the moorland and created a new focus for recreation and wildlife protection.

The name comes from the river Afon Brenig that flows through the valley and has shaped local life for generations. Today, visitors walk the paths around the water to explore the moorland and experience how the landscape connects people to the outdoors.

The visitor center offers bike rentals and fishing equipment, plus a cafe selling local food where you can get information about walking routes. Most paths are accessible and allow visitors to explore the water and surrounding hills at their own pace.

Archaeologists have found remains of ancient human settlements in the valley dating back thousands of years to the Stone Age. These discoveries show that people inhabited this remote area long before the modern reservoir existed.