intermediate
Nant Gwynant, Wales, United Kingdom

Llyn Gwynant

Llyn Gwynant is a small glacial lake on the River Glaslyn in the Nant Gwynant valley, about 3 km from Snowdon, and the view over the lake towards Moel Hebog is one of the most photographed in Eryri. The A498 runs along its bank, so getting to the water is easy. Canoes and kayaks share the lake, so wear a bright cap and stay close to the shore.

Llyn Gwynant

Photo: Peter McDermott · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Latest reading · SwimScore 78/100 (Good swim) for a typical swimmer: air 11°C, wind 4 km/h, UV 0. Updated .

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Getting in
Easy access from the A498, which runs along the lake's southern bank. The lake is a popular place for canoeing and kayaking.
Water quality
Not a designated bathing water, so it is not routinely monitored by Natural Resources Wales.
Watch for
  • Canoes and kayaks use the lake

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, gov.wales

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Location
Nant Gwynant, Wales, United Kingdom
Type
lake
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
53.0518, -4.0195

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