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The Great Britain Guide

Reservoirs & lochs · North Wales

Glaslyn

Also known as: Glaslyn, Yr Wyddfa

In or near Beddgelert.

RWE Generation UK PLCFree admission

Glaslyn — lake in Gwynedd, Wales.

Glaslyn, reservoirs & lochs in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Y Copa · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Glaslyn is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Managed by RWE Generation UK PLC. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Gwynedd, Wales". Coordinates: 53.0706°, -4.0661°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Glaslyn (Welsh for 'Blue lake') is a lake in the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, north-west Wales.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.0706, -4.0661
Address
Snowdon, Wales
Nearest railway station
Y Copa0.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glaslyn?
Glaslyn is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
What is Glaslyn?
Glaslyn — lake in Gwynedd, Wales.
How do I get to Glaslyn?
The nearest railway station is Y Copa, about 0.8 km away. Its coordinates are 53.0706°, -4.0661°.
Who runs Glaslyn?
Glaslyn is operated by RWE Generation UK PLC.
Is Glaslyn free to visit?
Yes, Glaslyn is free to enter.
How do I get to Glaslyn?
The nearest railway station is Y Copa, about 0.8 km away.