Plan your visit
DogsWildlifeWater
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2,700 ha
Getting here
52.78003, -3.49851
Best for
4 activitiesDog 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🚶Walking
v4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
vWalking
Glyndŵr's WayWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 217kmNational walking route
Cwm BachWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Glasfryn Marathon DriveWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Cerrig Ya HelfaWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
v1 signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
Route 12Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 12Regional cycle route
🐴Horse riding
v10 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this reservoir
Llyn Efyrnwy / Lake Vyrnwy is a reservoir covering 2700 hectares managed by Forestry England within their forest estate.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦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
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🐦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
Weather for this location
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Nearby places
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