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💧 Reservoir

Llyn Trawsfynydd

1,258 ha

Plan your visit

DogsWildlifeWater
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1,258 ha

Best for

4 activities

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Wildlife

Good match

Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Free

Waterside walks

Good match

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Reservoir — waterside day out

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Taith Ardudwy WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Snowdonia Slate TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cambrian WayWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

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37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Llwybr Llyn Traws (Trawsfynydd Lake Cycle Route)Cycling route13.6 km

A fantastic cycling experience around stunning Llyn Trawsfynydd

Named routeLength 13.6 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Regional Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13Regional cycle route
National Cycle Network National Route 82Cycling route
Named routeRef 82National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route708 m
Named routeRef 82Length 708 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route325 m
Named routeRef 82Length 325 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route301 m
Named routeRef 82Length 301 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

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5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this reservoir

Llyn Trawsfynydd is a reservoir covering 1258 hectares managed by Forestry England within their forest estate.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

19 photos from nearby open sources

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Hazardous rocks on Llyn Trawsfynydd

Hazardous rocks on Llyn Trawsfynydd

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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