Reservoirs & lochs · North Wales
Marchlyn Bach
In or near Deiniolen.
Marchlyn Bach — reservoir lake near Deinolen, Gwynedd, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Marchlyn Bach is a reservoir in North Wales, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. Operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 3.0 km away. Postcode area LL55.
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Place summary
Marchlyn Bach is a reservoir located in North Wales, within the parish of Llanddeiniolen. It is operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. The site serves as a significant water supply for the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1418, -4.0831
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanddeiniolen
- Postcode
- LL55 3NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Gilfach Ddu — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24677421 (CC0)
- commons: Llyn Marchlyn Bach - geograph.org.uk - 225966.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marchlyn Bach?
- Marchlyn Bach is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 3NA), in the parish of Llanddeiniolen.
- What is Marchlyn Bach?
- Marchlyn Bach — reservoir lake near Deinolen, Gwynedd, Wales.
- How do I get to Marchlyn Bach?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 3NA.
- Who runs Marchlyn Bach?
- Marchlyn Bach is operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
- Is Marchlyn Bach free to visit?
- Yes, Marchlyn Bach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marchlyn Bach?
- The nearest railway station is Gilfach Ddu, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 3NA.