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Notable lake · Gwynedd, Wales

Llyn Cynwch

Llyn Cynwch is a lake in Gwynedd, Wales.

Llyn Cynwch: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Llyn Cynwch

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Llyn Cynwch — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.76927, -3.87312. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Llyn Cynwch full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Llyn Cynwch yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Llyn Cynwch?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Llyn Cynwch?

    Nearby: Cymer Abbey (fort, 3 km), St Mark's Church (church, 4 km), Gau Graig (viewpoint, 8 km), Rhobell Fawr (viewpoint, 9 km), Waun-oer (viewpoint, 10 km), Mynydd Ceiswyn (viewpoint, 10 km).

    Is Llyn Cynwch worth visiting?

    Llyn Cynwch is listed as a notable lake in Wales on Spotwander.