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Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve

Description: Lake Vyrnwy is man-made, with the dam that created it completed in 1888. The village of Llanwddyn was submerged by the ... more

Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve ... lake. In dry summers, if the water level drops far enough, the ruins of the old village reappear.

Newest Review: ... roof giving it a 'fairy castle' look. The area is quite remote, and it takes a long cross country trek to get there, but once there, it's worth it. Despite being an artificial lake, Lake Vyrnwy has been described as the most beautiful lake in Wales. If you visit, I think you'll tend to agree, it is gorgeous. Nowadays, the area is owned by Severn Trent Water and managed by the Royal Society ... more

... for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) as a nature reserve. The facilities at Lake Vyrnwy are quite good for such a remote location. There's a nice little café, RSPB shop, craft shop, toilets and ample parking. Bicycles can be hired here, and as there's a ...more

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Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve: A beautiful place for a quiet day out in the countryside (566 words)
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Lake Vyrnwy is a beautiful, man made reservoir set in the heart of the scenic Berwyn Mountains in Mid Wales. The lake was created in 1888 by the damming of the River Vyrnwy to supply water for the city of Liverpool. In damming the river, the builders also drowned the village of Llanwddyn, but kindly rebuilt it away from the rising waters! Apparently, the village is visible during a drought, but with the recent weather over the last couple of years, there's little chance of seeing it! The Victorian engineers who built it really knew a thing or two, the dam looks almost new today over 100 years later. Unlike most modern buildings, the dam and water tower are ... Read the complete review

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