Natural landmarks · North Wales
Llyn Llydaw
In or near Beddgelert.
Llyn Llydaw is a natural landmark in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Y Copa · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Llyn Llydaw, the nearest railway station is Y Copa, which is 2 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Llyn Llydaw is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.0686°, -4.0472°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Llyn Llydaw (Welsh for 'Brittany lake') is a natural lake in Snowdonia National Park on the flanks of Snowdon, Wales' highest mountain. This long thin lake has formed in a cwm about one-third of the way up the mountain. It is one of the most visited lakes in the United Kingdom, in that many thousands of people every year visit Snowdon and many walk past this lake on the Miners' Track.
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Background
History
Llyn Llydaw is the largest of the three lakes on Snowdon's eastern flank. Higher up lies Glaslyn, and lower down lies Llyn Teyrn. In 1905, a 2 km pipeline was built from the lake into the valley below. Water from the lake powers the Cwm Dyli hydroelectric power station 320 m below. The pipeline and power station continue to operate.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0686, -4.0472
- Address
- Snowdonia National Park, Wales
- Nearest railway station
- Y Copa — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3086201 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Llyn Llydaw (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Llyn Llydaw.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llyn Llydaw?
- Llyn Llydaw is in North Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Llyn Llydaw?
- Llyn Llydaw is a natural landmark in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llyn Llydaw?
- The nearest railway station is Y Copa, about 2.0 km away. Its coordinates are 53.0686°, -4.0472°.
- Is Llyn Llydaw free to visit?
- Yes, Llyn Llydaw is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llyn Llydaw?
- The nearest railway station is Y Copa, about 2.0 km away.