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The Top 20 Lakes in Conwy

Looking to visit the best lakes in Conwy? 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 Conwy’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Llyn Mymbyr

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The National Outdoor Centre, Plas y Brenin offers all manner of courses and experience in the mountains of Snowdonia and beyond.

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Llyn Crafnant

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Llyn cryfnant is a beautiful lake in Snowdonia. Good accessible paths around the outside for a less strenuous walk.

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Bridge Over Llyn Mymbyr

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Standing on this bridge you have a beautiful view of Llyn Mymbyr and the mountains behind it including Snowdon. This bridge connects Plas Y Brenin National Outdoor Centre with the forests and mountains on the other side.

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West Shore Beach, Llandudno

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A flat path approx. 1.5miles long, running along the edge of the beach. An evening run here can provide you with a truly magnificent sunset over Anglesey.

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Llyn Elsi

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This idyllic mountain lake is hidden amongst the pine and deciduous forests of the Gwydyr Forest and lies above Betws-y-Coed. The lake is used as a water reservoir. In the …

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Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

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This memorial on the north side of the lake commemorates the fact that Lord Ancaster allowed the construction of the dam and the use of the lake as a water supply.

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Llyn Brenig

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You can find some glorious views here on the edge of Llyn Brenig. Llyn is Welsh for lake.

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Llyn Brenig — East Shore Gravel Track

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A long and winding doubletrack gravel road that flanks the eastern shore of Llyn Brenig.

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Llyn Ogwen (Ogwen Lake)

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Transparent clear shallow lake on 300m

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Llyn Geirionydd

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A large lake on the borders of the Carneddau mountains. The lake itself is roughly 1.5km long, and about 15m deep at the deepest point.

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The Top 20 Lakes in Conwy

Llyn Mymbyr

Llyn Crafnant

Bridge Over Llyn Mymbyr

West Shore Beach, Llandudno

Llyn Elsi

Llyn Syfydrin Waterworks Commemoration Monument

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Llyn Brenig — East Shore Gravel Track

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