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Lake of the Dogs

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Lake of the Dogs

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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Cwm Idwal

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

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    July 1, 2025

    Hiking

    Take some time to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at this small mountain lake Llyn Y Cwn (Welsh for Lake of the Dogs). The peak of Y Garn rises to the north and Glyder Fawr looms to the south-east. You really are in the mountains here!
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    January 26, 2022

    Hiking

    One of those quiet transparent clear beautifully situated mountain lakes you must see

    February 25, 2022

    Hiking

    A beautiful mountain lake hidden from the world below.

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    1. Y Garn to Glyder Fach loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 710 m

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