Pen-ffordd-goch Pond

We are on our way to the summit of The Blorenge here, and this pond is a starting point for many of the footpaths. We take a stroll around it.
Formerly Forge or Keeper's Pond, it was constructed as a reservoir storing water to power Garnddyrys Forge which was established in 1816-17 and had ceased operation in 1861.
Just past the edge of the water is a bench lined path and just beyond that, a very steep big valley to the village of Govilon and the canal below. To my left here we can still see remains of the many years of coal mining in this area with these slag heaps. See Pips

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