Notable lake · Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Llyn Fawr
Llyn Fawr is a lake in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
Llyn Fawr: 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 Fawr
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 Fawr — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 51.71924, -3.56768. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Llyn Fawr
- Craig Y Llyn · viewpoint · Neath Port Talbot · ~1 km · Must-see
- Zip World Tower Colliery · attraction · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~2 km · Must-see
- Moel Penderyn · viewpoint · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~7 km · Must-see
- Vale of Neath Walk · trek · Neath Port Talbot · ~9 km · Must-see
- Aberdare Park · park · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~9 km · Must-see
- Hen-Dy-Cwrdd Chapel · church · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~10 km · Must-see
- Capel Siloa · church · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mynydd-y-glog · viewpoint · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~10 km · Must-see
- Calfaria Chapel · church · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~11 km · Must-see
- St Elvan's · church · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~11 km · Must-see
- Mynydd Llangeinwyr - Werfa · viewpoint · Bridgend County Borough · ~11 km · Must-see
- Hir Fynydd · viewpoint · Neath Port Talbot · ~11 km · Must-see
- Porth yr Ogof · cave · Powys · ~11 km · Must-see
- Mynydd Ton · viewpoint · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~12 km · Must-see
- Cynon Valley · viewpoint · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~13 km · Must-see
- Henrhyd Falls · waterfall · Powys · ~13 km · Must-see
- Cadair Fawr · viewpoint · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~13 km · Must-see
- Rhondda Fawr Valley · viewpoint · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~14 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Llyn Fawr
- Beacons Reservoir · lake · Powys · ~21 km · Must-see
- Llangorse Lake · lake · Powys · ~39 km · Must-see
- Elan Valley Reservoirs · lake · Powys · ~78 km · Must-see
- Wimbleball Dam · lake · Somerset · ~93 km · Must-see
- Llyn Clywedog · lake · Powys · ~107 km · Must-see
- Llyn Mwyngil · lake · Gwynedd · ~135 km · Must-see
- Lake Vyrnwy · lake · Powys · ~147 km · Must-see
- Llyn Fach · lake · Neath Port Talbot · ~2 km
- Lluest-Wen Reservoir · lake · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~4 km
- Penderyn Reservoir · lake · Rhondda Cynon Taf · ~5 km
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Frequently asked
Is Llyn Fawr full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Llyn Fawr yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Llyn Fawr?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Llyn Fawr?
Nearby: Craig Y Llyn (viewpoint, 1 km), Zip World Tower Colliery (attraction, 2 km), Moel Penderyn (viewpoint, 7 km), Vale of Neath Walk (trek, 9 km), Aberdare Park (park, 9 km), Hen-Dy-Cwrdd Chapel (church, 10 km).
Is Llyn Fawr worth visiting?
Llyn Fawr is listed as a notable lake in Wales on Spotwander.