The drive from Coedmor Cottages to Llyn Brianne is a delight in itself. You want to take your time and savour the views as you enter the Cambrian Mountains. It is about 20 miles / 45 minutes from Coedmor Cottages.
![Llyn Brianne views](https://www.coedmorcottages.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Llyn-Brianne-6019-web2.jpg)
There are a few places to stop and admire the views. This viewpoint is just off the Carreg Clochdy car park & picnic spot – the What3words address is ///hogs.raven.clinic
Not technically a Natural Wonder, the lake is actually a reservoir created in the late 1960’s/ early 70’s. The scenery is reminiscent of Canada or Scandinavia – just beautiful.
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![Llyn Brianne Roads](https://www.coedmorcottages.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Llyn-Briane-road-web2.jpg)
Fannog Farm – Fferm y Fannog
There is another small car park and picnic area at Fannog (what3words: ///self.crinkled.angel . In 2022 the water level was so low that we got to see Fferm y Fannog (Fannog Farm) which appears very rarely. This was an abandoned farm that was covered by the water when the reservoir was created. See a little Reel of Fferm y Fannog from our Instagram
![Fannog Farm revealed, Fferm y Fannog, Llyn Brianne](https://www.coedmorcottages.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fannog7152-web2.jpg)
![Fannog Farm uncovered, Fferm y Fannog, Llyn Brianne](https://www.coedmorcottages.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fannog7122-web2.jpg)
Llyn Brianne Dam
![Llyn Brianne - Cambrian Mountains](https://www.coedmorcottages.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Llyn-Briane-Dam-web2.jpg)
The dam at Llyn Brianne is the UK’s tallest at 91m (300 ft). You can walk across the top of the dam and see martins swooping below.There is a good track to walk around part of the lake from here. There is a big car park and toilets (which are sometimes open) – what3words: ///cuddled.villas.tinkle
The woodland here is famous for being one of the last places you can see Red Squirrels. You will also likely see Red Kites and Buzzards overhead.
![Llyn Brianne - Cambrian Mountains Red Squirrels.](https://www.coedmorcottages.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Llyn-Brianne-6326-web2.jpg)
![Llyn Brianne Dam - Cambrian Mountains](https://www.coedmorcottages.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/llyn-brianne-01-web2.jpg)
If you are keen on stargazing, the car park at Llyn Brianne is also a Dark Sky Discovery Site – part of the Cambrian Mountains Astro Trail.
![Llyn Brianne - Cambrian Mountains](https://www.coedmorcottages.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/llyn-briane-sunset-web2.jpg)
Heading Home from Llyn Brianne
The drive around the lake is a great way to take in the scenery and for an alternative route back to the cottages the road between Llyn Brianne and Tregaron is worth a detour for spectacular Cambrian Mountain views.
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If you drive back towards Llandovery, you will come across the Towy Bridge Inn – right next to the bridge on the River Towy (where else would it be!) Pop in for a drink or some food (do check opening times beforehand as they can be limited to weekends). This route also takes you past RSPB Gwenffrwd-Dinas and through Rhandirmwyn valley which is just stunning.
Cycling
If you are a keen cyclist, then the Big Wilderness Adventure takes in Llyn Brianne along the route. It is a 65 mile circular route that you can get onto just 5 minutes from our cottages. You can make it shorter by not going all the way to Llandovery!
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