Notable lake · Gwynedd, Wales
Llyn y Garn
Llyn y Garn is a lake in Gwynedd, Wales.
Llyn y Garn: 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 y Garn
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 y Garn — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 52.92239, -3.84349. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Llyn y Garn
- Eryri National Park · sanctuary · Gwynedd · ~3 km · Must-see
- Gallt-Y-Daren · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
- Foel Boeth · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
- Moel Oernant · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~5 km · Must-see
- Moel Llyfnant · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~7 km · Must-see
- Tomen Y Mur Roman Fort · fort · Gwynedd · ~7 km · Must-see
- Craig Goch y Gamallt · viewpoint · Conwy · ~9 km · Must-see
- Arenig Fach · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Gwynedd · ~13 km · Must-see
- Foel Penolau · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mynydd Nodol · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~13 km · Must-see
- Moel Ysgyfarnogod · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~13 km · Must-see
- Carndochan Castle · fort · Gwynedd · ~14 km · Must-see
- Dduallt · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~14 km · Must-see
- Moel Penamnen · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bryn Cader Faner · fort · Gwynedd · ~14 km · Must-see
- Carnedd Llechwedd-llyfn · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~15 km · Must-see
- Moelwyn Bach · viewpoint · Gwynedd · ~15 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Llyn y Garn
- Llyn Tegid · lake · Gwynedd · ~19 km · Must-see
- Llyn Gwynant · lake · Gwynedd · ~23 km · Must-see
- Llyn Dinas · lake · Gwynedd · ~23 km · Must-see
- Llyn Llydaw · lake · Gwynedd · ~27 km · Must-see
- Glaslyn · lake · Gwynedd · ~28 km · Must-see
- Llyn Bochlwyd · lake · Conwy · ~30 km · Must-see
- Alwen Reservoir · lake · Conwy · ~31 km · Must-see
- Llyn Idwal · lake · Gwynedd · ~31 km · Must-see
- Llyn Cowlyd · lake · Conwy · ~31 km · Must-see
- Llyn Aled · lake · Conwy · ~31 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Llyn y Garn full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Llyn y Garn yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Llyn y Garn?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Llyn y Garn?
Nearby: Eryri National Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Gallt-Y-Daren (viewpoint, 5 km), Foel Boeth (viewpoint, 5 km), Moel Oernant (viewpoint, 5 km), Moel Llyfnant (viewpoint, 7 km), Tomen Y Mur Roman Fort (fort, 7 km).
Is Llyn y Garn worth visiting?
Llyn y Garn is listed as a notable lake in Wales on Spotwander.