Lakes & Reservoirs

Number of results: 11

1. 

   Cwm Elan | Elan Valley & Visitor Centre

   Address

   Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

   Telephone

   01597 810880

   rangers.elan@dwrcymru.com

   Rhayader

   The Elan Valley Estate in Powys, Mid Wales is truly epic and sprawls over 72 square miles, making up 1% of the whole of Wales! The area is designated as an International Dark Sky Park.

   

2. 

   Rheidol Visitor Centre and Power Station

   Address

   Rheidol Hydro Power Station, Cwmrheidol, nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NF

   Telephone

   01970 880667

   rheidol.admin@statkraft.com

   nr Aberystwyth

   Enjoy the free guided tours around the Power Station including the fish farm & visit our Visitors Centre with its interactive displays & cafeteria with disabled facilities.

   

3. 

   Llyn Efyrnwy | Lake Vyrnwy

   Address

   Llanwddyn, Powys, SY10 0LY

   Telephone

   01691 870278

   vyrnwy@rspb.org.uk

   Powys

   Experience the awe-inspiring natural beauty and rich history of Lake Vyrnwy, Wales. The stunning destination boasts a 5-mile-long reservoir surrounded by remote mountains and thick forests, offering a unique and dramatic landscape for outdoor…

   

4. 

   Cregennan Lakes

   Address

   Nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL39 1LJ

   Telephone

   01341440238

   eryri@nationaltrust.org.uk

   Nr Dolgellau

   Cregennan Lakes in southern Snowdonia are owned by the National Trust and are a renowned and often photographed beauty spot. There are tremendous views of the Mawddach Estuary and Barmouth Bridge from near the lake.and the lakes are situated on the…

   

5. 

   Llyn Clywedog Reservoir & Dam

   Address

   nr Llanidloes, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6NZ

   Telephone

   01691870571

   VisitorSites@hdcymru.co.uk

   Llanidloes

   Llyn Clywedog near Llanidloes is a man-made reservoir formed by the construction of the Clywedog Dam. A number of viewing points and picnic areas are arranged along the 15 mile circular drive around the Lake.

   

6. 

   Llyn Teifi | Teifi Pools

   Address

   Teifi Pools, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion

   Pontrhydfendigaid

   Llyn Teifi is the largest of a group of six pools and reservoirs in Mid Wales in the western edge of the Cambrian Mountains. The area is a Dark Skies Discovery site and the nearest village is Pontrhydfendigaid which is close to the site of Strata…

   

7. 

   Llangorse Lake & Common

   Address

   Llangors, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 7TR

   Telephone

   01874 623366

   vcuser@breconbeacons.org

   Nr Brecon

   Llangorse has the largest natural lake in south Wales, it boasts an ancient Crannog and is a perfect location to mess about in boats, take a gentle stroll or watch the bird life.

   

8. 

   Tal-y-Llyn Lake

   Address

   Southern Snowdonia, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ

   Telephone

   01654 767321

   TIC.Aberdyfi@snowdonia.gov.wales

   Located at the foot of Cadair Idris, Tal-y-llyn Lake is north of Machynlleth and north-east of Tywyn.

   

9. 

   Usk Reservoir

   Address

   Nr Trecastle, Powys, LD3 8YF

   Powys

   The Usk Reservoir is a remote upland 280 acre reservoir surrounded by the Glasfynnedd Forest. Waymarked route around the reservoir for walking and cycling. Great for fishing and is one of the National Park's top ten sites for stargazing.

   

10. 

    Llyn Brianne Reservoir & Dam

    Address

    Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0PG

    Llandovery

    Llyn Brianne is a spectacular reservoir at almost 300m (990ft) above sea level. It holds over 64million cubic metres of water contained by a 91m (300ft) stone-built dam and is the largest of its kind in Europe.

    

11. 

    Bannau Brycheiniog | Brecon Beacons National Park

    Address

    National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Powys, LD3 8NL

    Libanus

    Bannau Brycheiniog | Brecon Beacons National Park lies on the border between Mid Wales and South Wales and includes Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark and International Dark Sky Reserve