Bang Waad Reservoir

Location: Kathu, Phuket; 10 h 54 min · 846 km
Opening hours: Open 24/7
Rating: 4.7/ 5; Reviews

A 6.4 km shaded, paved loop around a jungle-fringed reservoir in Kathu, central Phuket, used daily by walkers, runners and dog walkers; dogs welcome on a lead.

Bringing your pet

Dogs are welcome on a lead on the 6.4 km paved loop around Bang Wad Reservoir, where dog walkers are a common sight (Twinpalms, ASEAN NOW).

Terrain: Mostly flat, smooth tarmac under trees, about an hour on foot.
Safety: Traffic is light, but blind bends bring the odd pickup or scooter, so keep the lead short.
Heat & water: There's no water point for dogs, so bring your own and go early or near sunset.
Animals on site: Watch for free-roaming dogs, snakes and monitor lizards.
Entry & fees: Free and listed as open 05:00 to 22:00, with no toilets on the loop.

Description

Bang Waad Reservoir (Bang Wad Dam) is Kathu's big freshwater reservoir and a favourite place to walk, jog or cycle. A paved road loops about 6.4 km around the water through forest and old rubber plantations; it's mostly flat and takes just over an hour on foot. Go early or near sunset.

For dogs it's an easy walk on smooth tarmac, mostly under trees, and dog walkers are a common sight. Traffic is light, but there are blind bends with the odd pickup or scooter, so keep the lead short. Watch for free-roaming dogs, snakes and monitor lizards. There's no water point for dogs, so bring your own.

Good to know: entry is free and the site is listed as open 05:00 to 22:00. Vendors sell fruit and cold drinks by the dam, and some food stalls open in the evening. Reviewers note there are no toilets on the loop.

Getting there

From Phuket Town or Central Festival, drive along Wichit Songkhram Road towards Kathu. At the Ket Ho intersection turn left through the Ban Tung Thong community. Either follow signs to the main entrance, or drive past the Phuket Country Club golf course, continue about 300 m and turn left to the dam. Park by the dam. The nearest bus stops are about 2 km away, so a car, scooter or taxi is easiest.

Reviews

Google rating4.7

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