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Llyn Trawsfynydd

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Llyn Trawsfynydd

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Llyn Trawsfynydd

Name: Llyn Trawsfynydd
Rating: 2

Recommended by 22 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Location: Maentwrog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Llyn Padarn Lakeside Trail – Llyn Trawsfynydd loop from Maentwrog

20.7km

01:41

290m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Llyn Trawsfynydd – Llyn Padarn Lakeside Trail loop from Trawsfynydd

14.6km

01:09

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Maentwrog New Dam – Llyn Trawsfynydd loop from Trawsfynydd

20.4km

01:39

310m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kit P

November 23, 2020

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 is overlooked by several mountains. While a lake with a nuclear power station on its banks might not sound like a wondrous place, Llyn Trawsfynydd is actually exceptionally beautiful.

Cycleways and footpaths have been created around the lakeshore and are well-maintained. With woodlands, nature reserves and wetlands, there’s a lot of animal and birdlife here, as well as Atlantic oakwoods. You can cycle the entire way around the lake thanks to a new trail and National Cycle Route 82 leads you from the north around the eastern side.

Piotr Stopaj 🧉

June 28, 2021

Lake with stunning views

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Maentwrog, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Llyn Trawsfynydd

1. Llyn Padarn Lakeside Trail – Llyn Trawsfynydd loop from Maentwrog

2. Llyn Trawsfynydd – Llyn Padarn Lakeside Trail loop from Trawsfynydd

3. Maentwrog New Dam – Llyn Trawsfynydd loop from Trawsfynydd

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