Notable lake · Gwynedd, Wales
Llyn Ddu
Llyn Ddu is a lake in Gwynedd, Wales.
Llyn Ddu: 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 Ddu
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 Ddu — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 52.88670, -3.99739. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Llyn Ddu
- Moel Ysgyfarnogod · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~1 km · Must-see
- Foel Penolau · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~1 km · Must-see
- Bryn Cader Faner · fort · Gwynedd · ~2 km · Must-see
- Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
- Rhinog Fawr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~6 km · Must-see
- Tomen Y Mur Roman Fort · fort · Gwynedd · ~8 km · Must-see
- Rhinog Fach · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~9 km · Must-see
- Harlech Castle · fort · Gwynedd · ~10 km · Must-see
- Y Llethr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~10 km · Must-see
- Eryri National Park · sanctuary · Gwynedd · ~11 km · Must-see
- Moel Oernant · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~11 km · Must-see
- Moelwyn Bach · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~12 km · Must-see
- Craigysgafn · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~13 km · Must-see
- Moelwyn Mawr · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~14 km · Must-see
- Moel-yr-hydd · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~14 km · Must-see
- Moel-Y-Gest · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~15 km · Must-see
- Gallt-Y-Daren · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~15 km · Must-see
- Foel Boeth · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~15 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Llyn Ddu
- Llyn Dinas · lake · Gwynedd · ~20 km · Must-see
- Llyn Gwynant · lake · Gwynedd · ~22 km · Must-see
- Llyn Llydaw · lake · Gwynedd · ~26 km · Must-see
- Glaslyn · lake · Gwynedd · ~26 km · Must-see
- Llyn Nantlle Uchaf · lake · Gwynedd · ~30 km · Must-see
- Llyn Tegid · lake · Gwynedd · ~31 km · Must-see
- Llyn Mwyngil · lake · Gwynedd · ~31 km · Must-see
- Llyn Bochlwyd · lake · Conwy · ~32 km · Must-see
- Llyn Idwal · lake · Gwynedd · ~32 km · Must-see
- Llyn Padarn · lake · Gwynedd · ~36 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Llyn Ddu full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Llyn Ddu yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Llyn Ddu?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Llyn Ddu?
Nearby: Moel Ysgyfarnogod (viewpoint, 1 km), Foel Penolau (viewpoint, 1 km), Bryn Cader Faner (fort, 2 km), Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 5 km), Rhinog Fawr (viewpoint, 6 km), Tomen Y Mur Roman Fort (fort, 8 km).
Is Llyn Ddu worth visiting?
Llyn Ddu is listed as a notable lake in Wales on Spotwander.