Lake Vyrnwy, Water reservoir in Powys, Wales
The stone-built dam reaches 44 meters high and creates a lake that spans 4.54 square kilometers within the Berwyn Mountains.
The construction of Lake Vyrnwy between 1881 and 1888 required the complete relocation of Llanwddyn village to provide water for Liverpool.
The lakeside features a sculpture park established in 1995, displaying wooden carvings and outdoor art pieces along the walking paths.
The reservoir provides multiple recreational options including sailing facilities, cycling routes, hiking trails, and designated bird watching areas.
The location once held the record for the tallest tree in the United Kingdom with a Douglas Fir measuring 63.79 meters before storm damage.
Location: Wales
Location: Powys
GPS coordinates: 52.78000,-3.50000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
Lake Vyrnwy Straining Tower
2.6 km
St Melangell's Church, Pennant Melangell
6.3 km
Stac Rhos
6.9 km
Y Groes Fagl
7.7 km
Foel y Geifr
8.1 km
Moel y Cerrig Duon
7.1 km
Cefn Gwyntog
5.5 km
Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw
7.5 km
Carreg y Big
6.3 km![Ffordd Gefn [Bryn Gwyn]](https://img2.digsty.com/xWv7FPRJ-Gb0qTXOTB2hY3LMvNk6UATP0w6pOlTs2x4/rs:fill:230:230:1/g:fp:0.5:0.5/czM6Ly9hcm91bmR1cy8xNC8xNjQxNzgyNDktMmY5NTI0ODYuanBn.jpg)
Ffordd Gefn [Bryn Gwyn]
5.1 km
Bryn Glas
6.7 km
St Wddyn's Church
3.9 km
Church of St Cynog
8 km
Memorial Obelisk to Lake Vyrnwy Workers
3.7 km
Lake Vyrnwy Dam Memorials
3.6 km
Pistyll y Ceunant Bridge
825 m
Pont Llogel
7.3 km
Lake Vyrnwy Dam
3.5 km
Llangynog Bridge
8 km
Pont Ty-uchaf
1 km
Cwm-yr-hafod Bridge
1.5 km
Pont Rhiwargor
4 km
New Bridge
3.8 km
Pont Eunant
2.8 km
Cwmwr-uchaf
8.2 km
St Illog's Church, Hirnant
6.3 km
Barn Range at Cwmwr-uchaf
8.2 km
Llanwddyn War Memorial
3.9 kmReviews
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