The Top 11 Lakes around Llanuwchllyn
Looking to visit the best lakes around Llanuwchllyn? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Llanuwchllyn’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Llyn Cynwch
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Llyn Cynwch acts as both a 'prequel' and 'sequel' to the Precipice Walk, one of the most famous and popular walks in the area with breathtaking views. You'll get a …
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Llangower Station and Bala Lake
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Another lovely welsh road, mainly quiet with a perfect view of Lake Bala. Bala is Wale's largest natural lake with it's deep and clear waters. The lake is popular for …
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Glasgwm summit and Llyn y Fign
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Glasgwm is a hugely charismatic peak in Southern Snowdonia's Aran range. Craig Cywarch, its east-facing cliffs are particularly striking and are frequented by rock climbers. Its summit is dotted with …
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Lake Vyrnwy Straining Tower
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Lake Vyrnwy (Welsh: Llyn Efyrnwy, pronounced [ɛˈvərnʊɨ] or Llyn Llanwddyn) is a reservoir in Powys, Wales, built in the 1880s for Liverpool Corporation Waterworks to supply Liverpool with fresh water. …
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Llyn Trawsfynydd
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An enormous man-made reservoir, Llyn Trawsfynydd originally provided cooling water for the local nuclear power station (now undergoing decommissioning). The lake lies in the west of Snowdonia National Park and …
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Trawsfynydd Village
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The village of Trawsfynydd, on the banks of the artificial llyn of the same name, is a great basecamp slap bang in the middle of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. The …
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Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala)
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At 6km long and 0.8km wide Llyn Tegid is the largest natural lake in Wales. The glacial lake formed in the fault line between Bala and Tal-y-Llyn towards the end …
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Llyn Arenig Fawr
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A beautiful lake in the shadow of Arenig Fawr mountain
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Scenic Route Along B4403: Bala to Llanuwchllyn
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A quiet road.....generally. Any traffic is slow moving.
Grab an ice cream at the Llangower Railway Station.
Grab an ice cream at the Llangower Railway Station.
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Centenary Bird Hide
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Much quiter hide than the one the other end of the lake, whilst your here take a walk up to the waterfall near the car park nearby.
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Sunken Village of Lake Vyrnwy
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You can see the sunken village including the bridge over the old river when the reservoir levels are low.
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