The Travel Nut

Brombil Reservoir, another firm favourite in our house.

The reason we love it so much, is it’s quick and easy to get too, therefore easier to fit into our evenings, particularly on nights when we have sports clubs too. You can walk from the start to the reservoir easily in 20-30 minutes depending on your speed.

Brombil Res is based in Margam, Port Talbot, but it is tucked away. Using the Postcode SA13 2SR to find it is the easiest way. This postcode will lead to you ‘Brombil Barns’. Once here, find somewhere to park along the road where you can, as that street is actually a dead end.

At the end of the road, there is a path that looks like you are going into someone’s garden, but you are not – follow the path.

 

You’ll soon come across a gate which you need to go through…

 

You are now on the path, so just keep following 🙂

 

 

There are plenty of stones on the ground here, with a few little places to stop and throw stones into the water too – but the path is uneven, so please be careful.

The path is unfortunately unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

It can also get very boggy in some places where the trees are providing shade, so I would highly recommend wearing walking shoes/boots or wellies.

 

 

 

Once you’ve passed the second bridge, the path gets a bit steeper from here on in. Nothing major at all, but something to be aware of.

After a short climb, you’ll come to another gate.

 

 

Just after you pass through the gate, you have a choice. You can either take a steep path off to the left – which will take you on a path up the mountain where you can look down onto the reservoir from….

 

Or, if you want an easier climb, and to be at the same level as the reservoir, when you go through the gate, continue straight ahead, and cross the water. There are some stones here to step on, and it’s usually not very deep – but please take care here.

 

 

Once you’ve crossed the water, continue to follow the path. Again, it does get a  little steep in places, but nothing major. Plus, you get to enjoy the scenery – and it’s particularly lovely at the moment as the Bluebells are out!!

 

 

Very shortly you’ll reach the reservoir, and are rewarded with beautiful views…

 

 

 

 

 

It really is such a beautiful place. There is plenty of space to sit and enjoy the view once you get there. We often take a snack, or a larger picnic if staying longer, and sit and watch the water while we eat. It’s very peaceful, and I’ve never seen more than three other people there when we have visited. Even the dogs love to sit and watch the water.

 

 

Have you visited Brombil Reservoir? If so, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please feel free to write in the comments; or visit my instagram page; thetravelnutblog

*Please note* – If you are taking dogs, there are no bins along the way!