Argal Reservoir

Enjoy this peaceful and flat path around Argal Reservoir overlooked by the lovely Mabe Church.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.25 km
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    Average duration: 1h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 11 m
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    Vertical drop: - 11 m
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    Highest point: 95 m
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    Lowest point: 81 m
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Argal Reservoir overlooked by Mabe Church
path along Argal Reservoir

Description of the walk

Park your car at Argal Reservoir car park.

(S/E) Go down to the path on your right at the opposite of the café.

(1) This is the only way you follow for 1 mile until you reach a fork. Ignore the gate on your right, bear left and go past a small footbridge.

(2) At the junction, cross the dam and go up the track next to Argal Coarse Fishery until you reach the car park.
(S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 92 m - Argal Reservoir car park
  2. 1 : km 1.38 - alt. 94 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 3.03 - alt. 85 m - Argal Dam
  4. S/E : km 3.25 - alt. 92 m - Argal Reservoir car park

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