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Lakes · North Wales

Llyn Cwellyn

In or near Q1638504.

Llyn Cwellyn — a lake in wales north.

Old Dam Below Clogwyngarreg - geograph.org.uk - 6365449

Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Snowdon Ranger · 0.9 km

About

A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.

Photo gallery

Place summary

Llyn Cwellyn is a lake located in North Wales, within the parish of Betws Garmon. It is situated at the foot of the Snowdon massif, providing a scenic backdrop. The area is known for its natural beauty and is popular for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for enjoying the landscape and local wildlife.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.0667, -4.1500
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Betws Garmon
Postcode
LL54 7YS
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Snowdon Ranger0.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Welsh Highland Railway - geograph.org.uk - 6109418📷 5

Hostels · North Wales

Big Bunkhouse

Big Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales north.

Freesnowdoninn.co.uk
Welsh Highland Railway - geograph.org.uk - 6109418📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

Cwellyn Arms Campsite

Cwellyn Arms Campsite — a campsite in wales north.

Freesnowdoninn.co.uk
Llyn Cwellyn📷 3

Reservoirs & lochs · North Wales

Llyn Cwellyn

Llyn Cwellyn — reservoir lake in Gwynedd, Wales.

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Clogwynygarreg - geograph.org.uk - 7450013📷 3

Mountains & hills · North Wales

Clogwynygarreg

Clogwynygarreg — a mountain in wales-north, United Kingdom, 337 m.

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Farm road at Glanrafon - geograph.org.uk - 446288📷 5

Historic bridges · North Wales

Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2

Pont Cwellyn No 1 and Pont Cwellyn No 2 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Welsh Highland Railway - geograph.org.uk - 6109418📷 5

Hostels · North Wales

Bwythyn Bach

Bwythyn Bach — a hostel in wales north.

Freesnowdoninn.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Llyn Cwellyn

Places to stay

Welsh Highland Railway - geograph.org.uk - 6109418📷 5

Hostels · North Wales

Big Bunkhouse

Big Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales north.

Freesnowdoninn.co.uk
Welsh Highland Railway - geograph.org.uk - 6109418📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

Cwellyn Arms Campsite

Cwellyn Arms Campsite — a campsite in wales north.

Freesnowdoninn.co.uk
Welsh Highland Railway - geograph.org.uk - 6109418📷 5

Hostels · North Wales

Bwythyn Bach

Bwythyn Bach — a hostel in wales north.

Freesnowdoninn.co.uk
Snowdon from Snowdon Ranger - geograph.org.uk - 1849481📷 5

Hostels · North Wales

YHA Snowdon Ranger

YHA Snowdon Ranger — a hostel in wales north.

yha.org.uk
Betws Garmon - geograph.org.uk - 2036212📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

Silver Birches Camping

Silver Birches Camping — a campsite in wales north.

Farm and fields at Tal-y-mignedd - geograph.org.uk - 3645719📷 5

Campsites · North Wales

Talymignedd Campsite

Talymignedd Campsite — a campsite in wales north.

Freetalymignedd.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Benchmark on St. John Jones Catholic Church, Llanberis - geograph.org.uk - 2810565📷 5

Restaurants · North Wales

Pete's Eats

Pete's Eats — a restaurant in wales north.

Castell restaurant in Castle Square - geograph.org.uk - 2135367📷 5

Historic pubs · North Wales

The Castell Hotel

The Castell Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.

The Harp public house, Caernarfon - geograph.org.uk - 3831846📷 6

Restaurants · North Wales

Caernarfon Tandoori

Caernarfon Tandoori — a restaurant in wales north.

Lloyd George a gwylan - Lloyd George and seagull - geograph.org.uk - 3250952📷 5

Cafés · North Wales

Caffi Maes

Caffi Maes — a café in wales north.

Umbrellas in Palace Street, Caernarfon - geograph.org.uk - 6312962📷 5

Cafés · North Wales

Caffi'r Plas

Caffi'r Plas — a café in wales north.

The Four Alls, Caernarfon - geograph.org.uk - 2554556📷 5

Restaurants · North Wales

Ty Coz

Ty Coz — a restaurant in wales north.

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Afon Cedig - geograph.org.uk - 8170783📷 5

Lakes · North Wales

Lake Vyrnwy

Lake Vyrnwy — a lake in wales north.

Derelict building - geograph.org.uk - 2309365📷 5

Lakes · North Wales

Llyn Gwynant

Llyn Gwynant — a lake in wales north.

Look down on Llyn Dinas - geograph.org.uk - 4302081📷 5

Lakes · North Wales

Llyn Dinas

Llyn Dinas — a lake in wales north.

Entering Gwydyr Forest Park - geograph.org.uk - 6572866📷 5

Lakes · North Wales

Llyn Conwy

Llyn Conwy — a lake in wales north.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Llyn Cwellyn?
Llyn Cwellyn is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL54 7YS), in the parish of Betws Garmon.
What is Llyn Cwellyn?
Llyn Cwellyn — a lake in wales north.
How do I get to Llyn Cwellyn?
The nearest railway station is Snowdon Ranger, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL54 7YS.
How do I get to Llyn Cwellyn?
The nearest railway station is Snowdon Ranger, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL54 7YS.