Top Things to do in Snowdonia National Park
The 10 Best Bodies of Water in Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom including Talyllyn Lake, Llyn Ogwen, Afon Tryweryn, Llyn Padarn, Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), Llyn Elsi, Llyn Trawsfynydd, Llyn Geirionydd, Llyn Barfog, Llyn Celyn.
Restaurants in Snowdonia National Park
1. Talyllyn Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By lovetrav_9 - Old Colwyn, United Kingdom
Our favourite distant view of this lovely lake is when topping the Tal y Llyn pass on the A487 south of Dolgellau heading towards Machynlleth. It's stunning and you wont be disappointed after driving down the pass and taking the B4405 towards and alongside the lake. It is a tranquil area except for the odd days when the RAF and other Air Forces use the pass as their "Mach-loop" training area. It is noisy for brief periods but we love to see the different aircraft and the pilot skills too. In addition to the lake itself being lovely and scenic, the surrounding mountains, especially our favourite Cadre Idris, are a joy to see as is walking around the lake. There are a couple of hotels on the west side of the lake, but as we have not frequented either for several years, cannot comment on the services they currently provide. We have eaten numerous times at both in the past and thoroughly enjoyed the food and welcome there. Fishing is available on the lake and in the past you could purchase fishing permits from one of the hotels, although we do not know whether this facility is still available. We definitely recommend spending some time at Tal y Llyn.
2. Llyn Ogwen
3. Afon Tryweryn
4. Llyn Padarn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By LesleyC820
Visited Llanberis and enjoyed a lovely walk around this lake, absolutely stunning scenery , various picnic spots around the lake , car parking available in Llanberis , would highly recommend.
5. Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By DavidBriggs210 - Doncaster, United Kingdom
After taking the scenic but narrow road to the top of the lake, [Sadly the steam train was not running on the day of our trip] plenty of lay byes on the route down the lake to admire or photograph the lake. What a great place to while away a few hours, with cheap Car Parking. My wife and I spent 3 hours mainly sat enjoying the scenery, taking photographs having a bite to eat in the car,before going to the Lock Cafe for a coffee, [See my review on Trip Advisor] People of all ages enjoying various water sports,[Canoeing, Sailing, Wind Surfing,etc] I had a small walk along the lake side.All in all a good day was had by both of us and will return again
6. Llyn Elsi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Exploration791561
There are so many routes up it's well worth consulting a map first, some of the lesser known paths are very interesting and take you on a magical mystery tour through the depths of the forest. It's more short Sunday afternoon stroll territory than a full on hike, anyone of reasonable fitness should find it moderately easy. It's part of the vast Gwydir forest which is a mecca for trail running and has hosted the World Mountain Running Champs and Ultra Trail Running Champs in recent years. I walk and run up here regularly as I live just down the road in Colwyn Bay, it never gets old.
7. Llyn Trawsfynydd
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By johnrL7672WV - Porthmadog, United Kingdom
Picnic areas -- cycle track around the lake or a footpath, and birds and hawks and the odd trout jumping in the late afternoon. This place is really wild and is a retreat from the yahoo of life, -- if peace and tranquility is what you"re looking for, You will find it here . And at the end of your walk or cycling there is a lakeside cafe with food and hot or cold drinks . A great day out.
8. Llyn Geirionydd
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By HelenL210 - Ceredigion, United Kingdom
My partner and I walked from the village of Trefriw up to the lake through glorious scenery. The lake is stunning and we managed to walk all the way round.
9. Llyn Barfog
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By BickersExplores - Cowbridge, United Kingdom
I took a brief stroll up to this beautiful spot which took less than 30 mins from the Car Park on Happy Valley Road. Great history and lovely views. Would have stayed longer but pushed for time and weather terrible. Next time.
10. Llyn Celyn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Jilly2903 - Llan Ffestiniog, United Kingdom
Yesterday (Sunday), Hubby and me were driving along the A4212 near Frongoch when we decided to stop and stretch our legs. This man-made reservoir/dam is 2.5 miles long, 1 mile wide and has a maximum depth of 140 feet. We have seen it quite low in the dry summer months. The lake was formed 54 years ago in 1965 when Liverpool City Council forced the residents to leave Capel Celyn so that they could drown their village in order to form a constant supply of water to England. The villagers were given the option of digging up their dead from the local cemetary prior to their homes being flooded. Understandably, there was widespread opposition to this decision which resulted in many protests and demonstrations. Years later, Liverpool City Council issued a public apology. There is a memorial church on the edge of the lake which is listed separately on T.A. On the plus side, Tryweryn Valley is a scenic spot in Snowdonia. There are small lay-bys around the lake, a picnic area and basic public toilet facilities. The water in the reservoir is used to maintain the flow of the River Tryweryn which benefits the nearby National Whitewater Centre (listed separately on T.A.).
