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Llyn Wylfa

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Merionethshire

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Llyn Wylfa

Road near Cefn-yr-Owen
Road near Cefn-yr-Owen Credit: Hansjoerg Lipp

Llyn Wylfa is a freshwater lake located in the county of Merionethshire, Wales. Nestled amidst the picturesque Snowdonia National Park, it offers a serene and tranquil setting for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Covering an area of approximately 15 acres, Llyn Wylfa is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, providing a breathtaking backdrop for its crystal-clear waters. The lake is fed by several small streams and springs, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water throughout the year.

The lake is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Common sightings include ducks, swans, herons, and various species of fish that populate the lake's depths. The surrounding marshland provides a suitable habitat for amphibians and reptiles, adding to the biodiversity of the area.

Llyn Wylfa is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, offering ample opportunities to catch species such as brown trout, perch, and pike. Its calm waters make it an ideal spot for boating and kayaking as well, attracting water sports enthusiasts from far and wide.

For those seeking tranquility and relaxation, the lake's peaceful atmosphere provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Llyn Wylfa offers visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and enjoy the serenity of the Welsh countryside.

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Llyn Wylfa Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.728014/-3.9686882 or Grid Reference SH6716. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road near Cefn-yr-Owen
Road near Cefn-yr-Owen
Valley near Nant-y-gwyrddail Not a lot of changes over the last nine years according to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/179411">SH6714 : Farmland at Nant-y-gwyrddail</a>: The grass was greener and the sky was bluer.
Valley near Nant-y-gwyrddail
Not a lot of changes over the last nine years according to SH6714 : Farmland at Nant-y-gwyrddail: The grass was greener and the sky was bluer.
Hill near Nant-y-gwyrddail
Hill near Nant-y-gwyrddail
Old Telegraph Poles Old telegraph poles along the Mawddach trail near to Arthog, Gwynedd.
Old Telegraph Poles
Old telegraph poles along the Mawddach trail near to Arthog, Gwynedd.
Llyn Wylfa taken from Craig y Castell
Llyn Wylfa taken from Craig y Castell
Llyn Wylfa Not as exciting as it appears on the map!
Llyn Wylfa
Not as exciting as it appears on the map!
Geese on Llyn Wylfa Three Canada Geese were seen on the lake
Geese on Llyn Wylfa
Three Canada Geese were seen on the lake
The Mawddach Trail Following the old railway trackbed beside the marshes of the Mawddach river.
The Mawddach Trail
Following the old railway trackbed beside the marshes of the Mawddach river.
The River Mawddach A view across the river.
The River Mawddach
A view across the river.
Old railway bridge on the Mawddach Trail Carrying the trail over the River Gwynant.
Old railway bridge on the Mawddach Trail
Carrying the trail over the River Gwynant.
Afon Gwynant The Gwynant river just before it joins the Mawddach. Abergwynant Wood, through which the river flows, is one of two surviving fragments of the native woodland on the left side of the estuary that provided oak for the ship builders working along the Mawddach in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Afon Gwynant
The Gwynant river just before it joins the Mawddach. Abergwynant Wood, through which the river flows, is one of two surviving fragments of the native woodland on the left side of the estuary that provided oak for the ship builders working along the Mawddach in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Canada geese feeding on the Mawddach Marsh
Canada geese feeding on the Mawddach Marsh
The Mawddach Trail The Mawddach Trail, an 8-mile cycle path running from Dolgellau to Morfa Mawddach, on the south side of the Barmouth railway bridge. It is managed by the Snowdonia National Park Authority as a leisure route for walkers and cyclists, and is part of the Sustrans Cross-Wales Cycling Route. It was the railway route from Ruabon to Barmouth, hence the long straight sections.
The Mawddach Trail
The Mawddach Trail, an 8-mile cycle path running from Dolgellau to Morfa Mawddach, on the south side of the Barmouth railway bridge. It is managed by the Snowdonia National Park Authority as a leisure route for walkers and cyclists, and is part of the Sustrans Cross-Wales Cycling Route. It was the railway route from Ruabon to Barmouth, hence the long straight sections.
Creek which runs into the Mawddach river
Creek which runs into the Mawddach river
Waterfall beside the Mawddach Trail
Waterfall beside the Mawddach Trail
A murky day on the Mawddach Trail The Mawddach Trail, an 8-mile cycle path running from Dolgellau to Morfa Mawddach, on the south side of the Barmouth railway bridge. It is managed by the Snowdonia National Park Authority as a leisure route for walkers and cyclists, and is part of the Sustrans Cross-Wales Cycling Route. It was the railway route from Ruabon to Barmouth.
A murky day on the Mawddach Trail
The Mawddach Trail, an 8-mile cycle path running from Dolgellau to Morfa Mawddach, on the south side of the Barmouth railway bridge. It is managed by the Snowdonia National Park Authority as a leisure route for walkers and cyclists, and is part of the Sustrans Cross-Wales Cycling Route. It was the railway route from Ruabon to Barmouth.
Small headland on the Mawddach Trail On the south side of the river.
Small headland on the Mawddach Trail
On the south side of the river.
Picnic spot on the Mawddach Trail One of several dotted along the trail.
Picnic spot on the Mawddach Trail
One of several dotted along the trail.
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Llyn Wylfa is located at Grid Ref: SH6716 (Lat: 52.728014, Lng: -3.9686882)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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