Reservoirs & lochs · North Wales
Llyn Tynymynydd
In or near Capel Garmon.
Llyn Tynymynydd — reservoir in Capel Curig, Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Betws-y-Coed · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Llyn Tynymynydd is a reservoir in North Wales, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. Officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest. Operated by Natural Resources Wales. It sits within the Bangor Aberconwy parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Betws-y-Coed, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area LL27.
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Place summary
Llyn Tynymynydd is a reservoir located in Capel Curig, North Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, recognising its ecological significance. The reservoir is operated by Natural Resources Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1143, -3.8431
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Capel Curig
- Postcode
- LL27 0JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Betws-y-Coed — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20601442 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llyn Tynymynydd?
- Llyn Tynymynydd is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL27 0JA), in the parish of Capel Curig.
- What is Llyn Tynymynydd?
- Llyn Tynymynydd — reservoir in Capel Curig, Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Llyn Tynymynydd?
- The nearest railway station is Betws-y-Coed, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL27 0JA.
- Who runs Llyn Tynymynydd?
- Llyn Tynymynydd is operated by Natural Resources Wales.
- Is Llyn Tynymynydd a listed building?
- Llyn Tynymynydd is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Llyn Tynymynydd free to visit?
- Yes, Llyn Tynymynydd is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llyn Tynymynydd?
- The nearest railway station is Betws-y-Coed, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL27 0JA.