Reservoirs & lochs · North Wales
Llyn Stwlan
In or near Beddgelert.
Llyn Stwlan — reservoir lake in Gwynedd, Wales which produces hydroelectric power.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tanygrisiau · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Llyn Stwlan is a reservoir in North Wales, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. Operated by First Hydro Company. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tanygrisiau, about 2.0 km away. Postcode area LL41.
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Place summary
Llyn Stwlan is a reservoir located in Ffestiniog, North Wales. Operated by First Hydro Company, it serves as a significant water supply source for the region. The reservoir contributes to the local hydroelectric power generation efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9807, -3.9907
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Ffestiniog
- Postcode
- LL41 3TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Tanygrisiau — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20599144 (CC0)
- commons: Llyn Stwlan uwch ben Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog - hydroelectric reservoir which supplies water to Llyn Tanygrisiau lake 32.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Llyn Stwlan
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llyn Stwlan?
- Llyn Stwlan is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 3TP), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
- What is Llyn Stwlan?
- Llyn Stwlan — reservoir lake in Gwynedd, Wales which produces hydroelectric power.
- How do I get to Llyn Stwlan?
- The nearest railway station is Tanygrisiau, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 3TP.
- Who runs Llyn Stwlan?
- Llyn Stwlan is operated by First Hydro Company.
- Is Llyn Stwlan free to visit?
- Yes, Llyn Stwlan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llyn Stwlan?
- The nearest railway station is Tanygrisiau, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 3TP.